Motive

Principal Commodity Manager

Motive

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $178,000 - $244,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and publish comprehensive Sourcing Strategy Decks for RF, IC, and Memory categories, outlining technology roadmaps, supply landscape, and cost trends.
  • Establish and maintain a Preferred Vendor List (AVL) to guide Engineering toward strategic partners, reducing rogue spend and design-in risks.
  • Drive aggressive cost reductions through a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.
  • Act as the "Engineer’s Ally": Embed with design teams during the concept phase to influence component selection before the BOM is frozen.
  • Host internal "Sourcing Forums" and Supplier Tech Days (e.g., Mini-CES) to bring supplier innovation directly to our engineering teams.
  • Bridge the gap between technical requirements and commercial reality, ensuring new designs utilize components with long-term lifecycle support.
  • Drive Contract Coverage (MSA/Supply Agreements) for top strategic suppliers to secure capacity and legal protection.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in sourcing and supply chain management, with a focus on RF Modules, Integrated Circuits (ICs), and Memory for consumer electronics, automotive or related industries
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field required; Master's Degree preferred
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills and proven experience in contract management
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive strategic decisions
  • Experience with global supplier management and working in cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and resolve conflicts
  • Demonstrated success in driving supplier innovation and achieving significant cost reductions preferred
  • Knowledge of international trade compliance and tariff regulations preferred
Benefits
  • health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits
  • paid time off
  • sick time off
  • short term and long term disability coverage
  • life insurance
  • 401k contribution
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategycost reductionTotal Cost of Ownershipcontract managementdata analysissupplier managementnegotiationcomponent selectionlifecycle supportRF Modules
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsinfluenceconflict resolutioncross-functional teamworkstakeholder managementstrategic decision makingsupplier innovationleadershipcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree