Entegris
semiconductor
LeadCommodityManager
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“Lead Commodity Manager at Entegris. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Commodity management, Supplier management, Cross-functional coordination. Own and execute global sourcing strategy for chemicals, industrial bulk gases, and cylinder gases. Lead supplier selection and qualification decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve supply assurance, quality, risk management, and total cost of ownership; Deliver cost reduction, supply continuity, and continuous improvement; Enable new product introductions and organic growth; Meet Entegris requirements for continuity, quality, and risk management across global operations; Measurable value creation through cost savings, commercial improvements, and total cost of ownership optimization; Effective cross-functional alignment that enables on-time new product introductions and production readiness; Stronger supplier performance through business reviews, metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement execution; Clear, timely sourcing recommendations grounded in market intelligence, financial analysis, and risk assessment, including long-range capacity and continuity planning
Industry & Context.
Ability to quickly understand complex engagements; Identify creative business solutions
Ability to travel, both domestic and international, as needed, Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited university, Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity/category management, Demonstrated ability to set category strategy, lead executive-ready recommendations, and influence senior stakeholders across technical, operations, quality, EHS, and finance organizations, Comfort operating with ambiguity and autonomy, Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing, making prompt decisions, and delivering results, written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Category or Commodity chemicals and/or industrial gases experience, Semiconductor industry experience (or other high-tech manufacturing experience)
What You'll Do.
Own and execute global sourcing strategy for chemicals
industrial bulk gases
Lead supplier selection and qualification decisions
Execute and manage long term gas supply models
Drive value creation initiatives
Build relationships with supplier technical teams
Partner with product development and manufacturing
Negotiate and manage supplier agreements
Lead supplier performance management
Provide market and supplier intelligence
cross-functional and multi-site initiatives
Provide functional leadership within the category
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional alignment with product development and operations; Influence technical stakeholders across Entegris and at suppliers; Partner with product development and manufacturing; Build relationships with supplier technical teams; Lead complex, cross-functional and multi-site initiatives; Provide functional leadership within the category by mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and driving standard work
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; Ability to persuade suppliers
Process & Methodology
Lead complex, cross-functional and multi-site initiatives with minimal guidance, Setting project governance, Driving decisions, Delivering on scope, schedule, and stakeholder alignment
Full Job Description
**Job Title:** Lead Commodity Manager **Job Description:** **The Role** The Global Supply Chain team is integral to enabling Entegris’ global supply chain and business growth objectives—while meeting the requirements of some of the world’s most demanding semiconductor customers. We are seeking a **Commodity Manager – Chemicals & Gases** to own strategic sourcing and supplier initiatives that support Entegris’ business needs. Reporting to the **Manager, Direct Category Management** , you will lead sourcing strategy for a global portfolio spanning **chemicals** as well as **bulk and cylinder gases** —driving supply assurance, cost and risk optimization, supplier performance, and cross-functional alignment with product development and operations. This is a **lead individual contributor** role (no direct reports) that requires a procurement professional with a **minimum of 6 years of experience** in strategic sourcing or commodity/category management, with demonstrated ability to lead complex, global initiatives and influence at senior levels. You’ll be successful in this role by combining strong commodity/category management fundamentals with the ability to influence technical stakeholders across Entegris and at suppliers, building high-performing partnerships that deliver cost reduction, supply continuity, and continuous improvement. This role is based in our Aurora, Illinois facility and is **hybrid (3 days per week onsite)**. **What You 'll Do:** * Own and execute global sourcing strategy for chemicals, industrial bulk gases, and cylinder gases to improve supply assurance, quality, risk management, and total cost of ownership. * Lead supplier selection and qualification decisions using data-driven evaluation of capability, capacity, cost, and risk. * Execute and manage long term gas supply models (bulk gases and cylinder gases, including continuity planning, distribution/logistics considerations, and supplier operational interfaces. * Drive value creation initiative
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