Arista Networks · 3 days ago
Senior Commodity Manager, Electro-Mechanical
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $188K/yr
10+ years expArista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing commodity strategies for Front-End Power Supplies and Heat Sinks to drive time to market, continuity of supply, and meet cost reduction initiatives.
Cloud ComputingData Center AutomationHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Creates, implements, and maintains sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to support company requirements
Undertakes spend analysis, supplier assessment and supplier selection to agreed processes
Develops and implements commodity strategies in line with company and manufacturing initiatives to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management
Builds cost models (TAC/should cost) to validate commodity strategies and to understand cost drivers
Coordinates all activities with Engineering, NPI, and suppliers to ensure the selection of parts with long lifetimes and solid supply availability
Working with the site supply chain leads, this individual will manage relationships with suppliers on behalf of Arista
Develops a robust commodity supply base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage for Arista, utilizing global markets, leveraging spend, and best in class technologies
Monitors/reports on priority projects and savings
Ensures that agreed strategic sourcing targets for cost reduction are met in the commodity portfolio. This includes responsibility for meeting improvement plan targets and year on year cost reductions
Provides support to NPI teams as required to meet target costs and establish program cost models
Negotiations and management of cost models for suppliers to include "hard" money (such as price, volume discounts, etc.) and "soft" money (such as expertise, technical backup, etc.) in the context of Total Acquisition Cost (TAC) and Total Opportunity Cost (TOC)
Identification and delivery of opportunities for cost reduction
Provides input for annual and long-term savings targets
Trains/Mentors junior supply chain personnel on strategic sourcing process
Ensures appropriate performance measure (Technology, Quality, Cost and Delivery) of supply base and feedback of results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering required
Excellent Program and Project Management Skills
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management
Utilize strong team building abilities to lead cross-functional process improvement teams and lead change within the organization
Ability to coordinate cross-site, multi-functional objectives
Ability to interface and positively influence at all levels through excellent communication skills
Understanding of assigned commodities, materials, and manufacturing processes
Strong PC application skills. Including complement of Microsoft Office Software, with strong capabilities in Project and Access
Preferred
Master's degree
Minimum 10 years' experience in a networking environment (preferred), electronics or electrical, purchasing, commodity management and materials management positions
CPIM, CIRM, and/or C.P.M. desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellbeing
Tax savings
Income protection
Company
Arista Networks
Arista Networks is a computer networking firm delivering cloud networking solutions for large data center and computer environments.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.4MKey Investors
Summit Partners
2015-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.62M
2014-06-06IPO
2013-12-21Series Unknown· $4.78M
Leadership Team
Jayshree Ullal
Chief Executive Officer and Chair
Kenneth Duda
CTO and SVP Software Engineering
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