At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

***Preference will be given to candidates who currently reside in Spokane to support local client needs effectively***

Position Summary

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Are you familiar with commodity management in electronics industry are experienced in sourcing electronic and/or mechanical components and sub-assemblies? Come join our team at F5!

Primary Responsibilities

Contribute to overall business procurement and supply chain strategy at F5
Develop commodity strategies and lead cross-functional execution for optimal cost, supply chain, quality and on-time deliveries;
Lead RFx process for supplier selection supporting new product introductions;
Manage cost updates throughout NPI development cycle and sustaining to ensure costs stay below target;
Analyze market trends and data, develop strategy and pipeline to meet cost reduction goals;
Drive supply chain risk mitigations though multi-sourcing and supplier relationship management
Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
Manage strategic supplier relationship(s) and host quarterly business reviews for strategic supplier performance management and on-going strategic alignment;
Resolve issues and disputes related to commodity procurement and delivery.
Prepare and present reports and recommendations on commodity management activities and outcomes.
Stay updated on industry best practices, regulations, and standards.
Responsible for upholding F5’s Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Project management
Sourcing/RFx
Data analytics
Negotiations
New product introductions
Contracting
Supplier relationship management

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a commodity manager or a similar role in electronics product industry with at least 5 years sourcing electrical or mechanical components and sub-assemblies. Experiences in custom mechanical, Optics , electrical components and PCB’s are strongly preferred.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, electrical engineering or a related field
Experiences managing multiple Customer Mechanical fabrication categories. categories a strong plus
Experiences working with global contract manufacturers a strong plus
Highly skilled using Excel and Powerpoint.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $112,626.00 - $168,938.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.

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