Global Commodity Manager

Title: Global Commodity Manager (Optical Components)
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Compensation: $65.00/hr
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S

Job Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and technically proficient Global Commodity Manager with a focus on Optical Components to join our team in Redmond, WA. This 12 month contract position offers potential for both domestic and international travel. As the primary liaison between the company and its suppliers, you will drive the sourcing and procurement of optical components, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain continuity. You will streamline communication and act as the key point of contact for suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and its suppliers for optical components, consolidating all communication and processes for efficiency.
• Negotiate and manage long-term agreements with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and aligned strategic objectives.
• Oversee the purchase order intake process, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Develop and track key delivery and performance metrics to ensure the highest standards for quality, cost, and timeliness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of optical component requirements in product development and manufacturing.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and supplier capabilities to ensure the supply chain remains competitive and innovative.
• Provide technical expertise related to optical components, ensuring that suppliers meet the required specifications and standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to resolve any supply chain or technical issues with optical components.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor global market conditions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Optical Engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• Strong technical background in optics, optical components, or physics, with a solid understanding of the related supply chain and procurement processes.
• Experience in commodity management, procurement, or supply chain, with a focus on optical components or related technologies.
• Proven experience negotiating long-term agreements and managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to consolidate and streamline processes, acting as the single point of contact for suppliers and ensuring smooth operations.
• Excellent analytical skills to track performance metrics, forecast trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities

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