About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Summary</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;color:black">At NetApp, we believe great ideas come from everywhere — and so do great people. We're looking for a </span><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Global Services Commodity Manager</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;color:black"> 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.</span></p> <p style="margin:15.0pt 0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;color:black">This is a role where your work matters. You'll directly influence how NetApp delivers value to customers globally while advancing our sustainability goals and operational excellence.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Requirements</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Lead strategy</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif"> across global reverse and forward operations, including RMA repair, asset recovery, and sales programs</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Manage and grow supplier relationships</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif">, serving as the primary point of contact for third-party partners and driving quarterly business reviews</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Negotiate contracts, SLAs, and MSAs</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif"> that deliver competitive value and align with NetApp's business objectives</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Identify cost-saving opportunities</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif"> by developing should-cost models, benchmarking pricing, and streamlining operational processes</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Champion sustainability</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif"> by analyzing return flow efficiency to reduce freight costs and CO2 emissions</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Collaborate cross-functionally</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif"> with procurement, engineering, operations, and customer service teams to align on shared goals</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Use data and emerging technologies</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif"> — including AI-driven insights — to monitor performance, spot trends, and inform smart decisions</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Ensure compliance</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif"> with global regulations around waste management, recycling, and environmental standards</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Education</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif">A degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field is helpful — but </span><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">equivalent experience is equally valued</span></strong></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:6.0pt;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif">Professional certifications such as APICS, CPSM, or similar are a plus, not a prerequisite</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif">We welcome candidates who have built expertise through </span><strong><span style="font-family:inherit, serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">apprenticeships, self-study, military service, or career transitions</span></strong></li> </ul></div></div></div><p>Compensation:<br>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.</p>