Calix
Sr. Global Commodity Manager
San Jose · Senior
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$10,490 more — $180,690 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $180,690 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Your work will enable our competitive advantage, supporting cost optimization, supply continuity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- This can be a fully remote role if needed.
- The base pay range for this position varies based on the geographic location.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end procurement strategy for silicon technology and key commodities by partnering with Engineering, Operations, and Product Management to align sourcing plans with technical roadmaps.
- Develop and govern supplier relationships through structured business reviews, negotiations, and performance management-while proactively driving cost reduction, value engineering, supply assurance, inventory flexibility, and risk mitigation to support production execution and long-term supply resiliency.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of global supply chains, commodity markets, and strategic sourcing methodologies, particularly within silicon technology.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Senior Category Management Experience: 10+ years in strategic sourcing or category management, with a deep technical acumen on semiconductors.
- A proven track record of personally leading and closing multi-million-dollar negotiations and structuring complex, long-term supply agreements.
- Advanced analytical skills and experience with data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
- Exceptional ability to partner with and influence Senior leadership and highly technical engineering teams.
Nice to have
- MBA or Master's Degree in a Technical or Engineering field.
- Advantageous relationships with Tier 1 suppliers of SoC, FPGA, WIFI chips.
- Familiarity with Information & Communications Technology Industry.
- San Francisco Bay Area:
Compensation
- The base pay range for this position varies based on the geographic location.
Company info
- We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Global Commodity Manager to join our team.
- This Senior Level role is a critical part of Calix product development process and is responsible for formulating, communicating and executing the Strategic Silicon sourcing strategy.
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