**Job Summary**
At NetApp, we believe great ideas come from everywhere - and so do great people. We're looking for a **Global Services Commodity Manager** 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.
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.
**Job Requirements**
+ **Lead strategy** across global reverse and forward operations, including RMA repair, asset recovery, and sales programs
+ **Manage and grow supplier relationships** , serving as the primary point of contact for third-party partners and driving quarterly business reviews
+ **Negotiate contracts, SLAs, and MSAs** that deliver competitive value and align with NetApp's business objectives
+ **Identify cost-saving opportunities** by developing should-cost models, benchmarking pricing, and streamlining operational processes
+ **Champion sustainability** by analyzing return flow efficiency to reduce freight costs and CO2 emissions
+ **Collaborate cross-functionally** with procurement, engineering, operations, and customer service teams to align on shared goals
+ **Use data and emerging technologies** - including AI-driven insights - to monitor performance, spot trends, and inform smart decisions
+ **Ensure compliance** with global regulations around waste management, recycling, and environmental standards
**Education**
+ A degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field is helpful - but **equivalent experience is equally valued**
+ Professional certifications such as APICS, CPSM, or similar are a plus, not a prerequisite
+ We welcome candidates who have built expertise through **apprenticeships, self-study, military service, or career transitions**
Compensation:
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.
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We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
**Equal Opportunity Employer:**
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
**Why You'll Thrive at NetApp**
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
**Our culture**
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do.
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