Mechanical Commodity Specialist

• Conduct detailed cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and competitive benchmarking to ensure exceptional pricing.

• Manage and negotiate costs associated with Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), Capital Expenditures (CapEx), and tooling.

• Manage and mitigate commercial liabilities, including Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory, Purchase Price Variance (PPV), and rework costs.

• Establish and manage a robust commercial performance management framework, including scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with partner executives.

• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for dispute resolution, escalations, and strategic alignment with partners. Build and maintain strong, long-term strategic relationships with key stakeholders at our partner organizations, from operational counterparts to C-level executives.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.

• 4 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.

• Experience in mechanical commodity management, agreement negotiation and supplier development.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience as a commodity specialist with two of those in mechanicals.

• Deep knowledge of mechanical commodities, suppliers and technologies for data center applications.

• Working knowledge of sheetmetal, plastic process and materials.

• Effective communication/presentation skills.