Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. Backed by Redpoint.
About the role
The Commodity Manager is responsible to develop Arista’s commodity strategies for Thermal / Heat Sinks (experience with Front end Power Supplies is a plus) in order to drive time to market, continuity of supply and meet cost reduction initiatives. You'll work across the supply chain to support operations and will be collaborating closely with Engineering on sourcing strategies. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering required, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a networking environment (preferred), electronics or electrical, purchasing, commodity management and materials management positions. CPIM, CIRM, and/or C.P.M. desired
- Excellent Program and Project Management Skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management
- Utilize strong team building abilities to lead cross-functional process improvement teams and lead change within the organization. Ability to coordinate cross-site, multi-functional objectives
- Ability to interface and positively influence at all levels through excellent communication skills
More about this role
The Commodity Manager is responsible to develop Arista’s commodity strategies for Thermal / Heat Sinks (experience with Front end Power Supplies is a plus) in order to drive time to market, continuity of supply and meet cost reduction initiatives. You'll work across the supply chain to support operations and will be collaborating closely with Engineering on sourcing strategies.
The role will require the individual to be familiar with the complete range of strategic sourcing activities. This includes the analysis of spend, the formulation of and implementation of commodity strategies, the negotiation of contracts and the ongoing management of strategic supplier relationships.
- Creates, implements, and maintains sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to support company requirements.
- Undertakes spend analysis, supplier assessment and supplier selection to agreed processes.
- Develops and implements commodity strategies in line with company and manufacturing initiatives to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management.
- Builds cost models (TAC/should cost) to validate commodity strategies and to understand cost drivers.
- Coordinates...
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