Transportation Commodity Manager (Intel Contract Employee)

Job Details:

Job Description:

Intel is in the midst of an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person on Earth.

This role resides in the Global Supply Chain Organization within Corporate Strategic Procurement (CSP) and under the Global Logistics Strategic Sourcing (GLSS) Org. GLSS is responsible for indirect logistics procurement, logistics sourcing strategy and supplier management.

As a transportation logistics sourcing manager in GLSS, you will partner across multiple stakeholder groups to implement a transportation commodity strategy. You will be one of the key liaisons between the team and multiple stakeholders such as Global Logistics, Finance and others. The role spans strategic sourcing, supply chain systems and capabilities, operational teams, and strategic supplier management programs.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Leverages and applies strong understanding of contracting and negotiating, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management to manage supplier relationships and provide sustainable cost, quality, availability, and technology solutions with adherence to procurement policies.           
• Develops and executes commodity strategies, as well as drives supplier development through innovation and collaboration.         
• Maintains advanced knowledge of industry and market dynamics, and knowledge of commodities to drive supply chain solutions ahead of Intel's needs.
• Owns relationships and coordinates activities with stakeholders to acquire services in a cost effective and timely manner.   
• Ensures that the respective commodity meets the business demand and cost requirements necessary for Intel to develop great products/services for its customers.       
• Conducts periodic executive reviews of commodity sourcing strategy in partnership with internal teams/customers to shape strategic business objectives and account investments through aligned roadmaps.             
• Reviews and pivots sourcing strategy when required in response to changing market conditions and develops mitigation plans to ensure business continuity. 
• Leads sustainability and regulatory compliance and ensures suppliers comply with Intel's business processes.     
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive supply chain optimization, understand affordability, set cost targets and define cost reduction roadmaps through detailed understanding of supplier's financial targets, business objectives, and margins.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:          

• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills • Solid analytical, problem solving, and project management skills       
• Understanding of benchmarking concepts, data, methods and how to apply them     
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize based on competing priorities          
• Negotiation and collaboration skills to influence positive outcomes with suppliers, business partners, and upper management    
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization           
• Must be able to work well independently as well as part of a broader global team    
• Tolerance for ambiguity in a highly changing environment             
• Expertise in managing difficult/sensitive negotiations and conversations with suppliers

This is an Intel Contract Employee (ICE) position and relocation will not be provided. This is a 12-month temporary contract with the possibility of extension. Extension is subject to mutual agreement between the candidate and the business.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Position not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or a Master's Degree in Supply Chain or a related field of study              
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Supplier Management
• Experience with logistics/transportation logistics and data analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong data analytics skills and knowledge of systems    
• Microsoft BI knowledge with an emphasis on creating dashboards, metrics and capacity visuals             
• Strong supplier management experience including scorecards, goal setting, escalation management    
• Knowledge of transportation sourcing systems such as Coupa, Keelvar, others
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (both verbal and written)

Job Type:

Intel Contract Employee

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Business Group:

Join Intel's Finance Group, a key player in driving strategic business decisions that enhance shareholder value. Our team is dedicated to facilitating change and improvement across finance and the operations we support. As strategic partners, we lead acquisitions and inorganic growth initiatives, managing transactions from ideation to completion while serving as trusted advisors to executive leadership. We also design and support Intel’s IT infrastructure, driving e-Commerce and web services with a focus on robust security and identity protection. Our innovative supply chain solutions propel Intel’s market initiatives, ensuring seamless support and maximizing revenue opportunities. Additionally, we enhance employee experiences by maintaining Intel sites globally and advancing environmental sustainability efforts.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position Of Trust

N/A

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.  Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$52,000.00-$200,000.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.