NetApp

Global Services Commodity Manager

NetApp$113K — $168K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar field preferred, but equivalent experience considered
  • Professional certifications like APICS or CPSM are advantageous but not required
  • Experience acquired through apprenticeships, self-study, military service, or career changes is welcomed
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in logistics or supply chain management
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing supplier relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy for global reverse and forward logistics operations
  • Manage and nurture supplier relationships as the main contact for third-party partners
  • Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to align with business goals
  • Identify and implement cost-saving measures and streamline processes
  • Promote sustainability by enhancing return flow efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to align objectives
  • Utilize data analytics and emerging technologies to monitor performance and inform decisions

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement or Pension Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We're looking for a Global Services Commodity Manager to help shape and optimize our worldwide logistics operations, including reverse and forward logistics, supplier partnerships, and cost strategy. If you're someone who thrives on solving complex problems, building meaningful relationships, and driving measurable impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Requirements

  • Lead strategy across global reverse and forward operations, including RMA repair, asset recovery, and sales programs
  • Manage and grow supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for third-party partners and driving quarterly business reviews
  • Negotiate contracts, SLAs, and MSAs that deliver competitive value and align with NetApp's business objectives
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities by developing should-cost models, benchmarking pricing, and streamlining operational processes
  • Champion sustainability by analyzing return flow efficiency to reduce freight costs and CO2 emissions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, operations, and customer service teams to align on shared goals
  • Use data and emerging technologies - including AI-driven insights - to monitor performance, spot trends, and inform smart decisions
  • Ensure compliance with global regulations around waste management, recycling, and environmental standards


Education

  • A degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field is helpful - but equivalent experience is equally valued
  • Professional certifications such as APICS, CPSM, or similar are a plus, not a prerequisite
  • We welcome candidates who have built expertise through apprenticeships, self-study, military service, or career transitions

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 113,050 - 168,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings' (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.

About NetApp

NetApp is a global cloud-led, data-centric software company that empowers organizations to lead with data in the age of accelerated digital transformation. The company provides systems, software and cloud services that enable them to run their applications optimally from data center to cloud, whether they are developing in the cloud, moving to the cloud, or creating their own cloud-like experiences on premises. With solutions that perform across diverse environments, NetApp helps organizations build their own data fabric and securely deliver the right data, services and applications to the right people?anytime, anywhere. Learn more at www.netapp.com.
Learn more about NetApp
Size
12,000 employees
Market Cap
$12.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$592 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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