Position Summary
The Supply Chain / Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing global supply chain strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and risk across assigned commodities and suppliers. This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Quality, and Procurement to ensure supply continuity, support customer New Product Introductions (NPI), and drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
This highly visible, highly matrixed operations role owns the supply strategy for assigned commodities, products, and projects while optimizing delivery performance, inventory, cash flow, and cost of goods sold. Candidates will support key initiatives in one or more of three key functions: Supplier Management, Supply Chain Project Management, and Customer New Product Introductions (NPI).
Roles & Responsibilities
Supplier Management
- Develop and execute commodity strategies for OEM content and assigned Build-to-Print (BTP) commodities.
- Manage strategic sourcing for commodities including cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and precision sheet metal, balancing cost, quality, lead time, manufacturability, and supply continuity.
- Partner with Engineering to review drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering changes to ensure manufacturability and successful product launches.
- Lead supplier qualification, sourcing, and performance management for custom cable assemblies, electromechanical interconnects, and fabricated sheet metal, including tooling, PPAP, FAI, and process capability readiness.
- Build strategic supplier relationships while driving performance through business reviews, scorecards, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure suppliers have adequate capacity to support forecasted demand throughout the product lifecycle, from New Product Development (NPD) through End of Life (EOL).
- Develop sourcing agreements that align commercial requirements, capacity planning, cost objectives, and flow-down requirements.
- Drive inventory optimization through Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP), Kanban, supplier replenishment programs, and ERP planning strategies.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual sourcing, supplier development, and proactive capacity planning.
- Travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally.
Supply Chain Project Management
- Lead strategic supply chain initiatives that improve operational performance, supply continuity, and customer satisfaction.
- Identify, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the global supply chain.
- Lead dual sourcing, localization, and regionalization efforts to strengthen supply resilience and reduce business risk.
- Drive resolution of complex supply chain challenges, including supplier constraints, quality issues, material shortages, yield concerns, and manufacturing bottlenecks.
- Support cross-functional initiatives that improve delivery performance, cost, inventory, and operational efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Leadership
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and operational goals.
- Build collaborative relationships across Engineering, Operations, Planning, Quality, Procurement, and key suppliers.
- Proactively identify, communicate, and escalate risks while driving timely root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Foster accountability, transparency, and a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.
Key Metrics
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Material Availability
- Lead Time Reduction
- Cost Reduction / Cost Avoidance
- Supplier Quality Performance
- Dual Source Qualification
- Product Gross Margin Improvement
- Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Skills
- Strong knowledge of commodity management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, purchasing, planning, and program management.
- Understanding of manufacturing documentation including PPAP, FAI, Control Plans, and Process Capability.
- Working knowledge of Build-to-Print manufacturing processes including cable assemblies, wire harness fabrication, CNC punching, laser cutting, bending, welding, PEM hardware installation, and finishing processes.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive-level supplier partners.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience with contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and commercial agreements.
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems; Oracle and Agile preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, operations, or New Product Introduction (NPI); ten or more years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting semiconductor, capital equipment, medical device, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience across multiple operational disciplines—including procurement, planning, production management, logistics, manufacturing engineering, or program management—is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success leading supplier performance improvements, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional business projects with strong analytical and root cause problem-solving skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- MBA or advanced degree
- Minimum of five years progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, operations, or New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Ten or more years of relevant experience (strongly preferred)
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems
- Oracle and Agile (PLM) experience
- Strong knowledge of commodity management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, purchasing, planning, and program management
- Understanding of manufacturing documentation including PPAP, FAI, Control Plans, and Process Capability
- Working knowledge of Build-to-Print manufacturing processes (cable assemblies, wire harness fabrication, CNC punching, laser cutting, bending, welding, PEM hardware installation, finishing)
- Experience with contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and commercial agreements
- Proven success leading supplier performance improvements, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive-level supplier partners
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~10%)
- Experience supporting semiconductor, capital equipment, medical device, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Experience across multiple operational disciplines (procurement, planning, production management, logistics, manufacturing engineering, program management)
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
