Sr. Specialist Direct Commodity Management

Entegris, Inc.

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Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 19, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description

Job Title:

Sr. Specialist Direct Commodity Management

Job Description:

The Role:  

Entegris is growing and looking for a strong Commodity Manager, Direct Commodity Management to join our Plastic Fabrication Team supporting Direct Procurement. If you are a motivated individual interested in solving complex problems within the semiconductor supply chain, this role may be a fit for you!  

  

What You’ll Do:  

  • Help shape commodity strategies and drive / execute sourcing decisions in the Plastic Fabrications or Packaging category; 

  • Lead cost saving efforts within the assigned commodity; 

  • Enabling continuity of supply 

  • Become a strong ambassador for the sourcing organization, develop relationships with key Entegris stakeholders, and facilitate engagements that position organization for long term success;  

  • Develop strong relationships with suppliers’ technical teams to facilitate a deep understanding of the technology roadmaps and capabilities to support Entegris product requirements; 

  • Assess technology/business gaps in supplier performance and implement appropriate continuous improvement activities;  

  • Partner with Entegris product development teams to lead the outsource manufacturing sourcing activities that enable business growth;  

  • Own, negotiate and manage commercial/technical supply chain to support Entegris business needs;   

  • Negotiate contracts with critical suppliers to provide support to APS and MS divisions.  

  • Support sourcing, cost saving and supplier development efforts across the BU’s.  

    

What We Seek:  

  • A team player as well as a self starter 

  • Leadership and motivation characteristics   

  • Proficiency in establishing relationships with key business and technology partners to assure alignment and successful outcomes  

  • Timely identification and efficient execution of key supplier projects and continuous improvement initiatives  

  • Competency in positioning team to implement a supply base that can fully support the successful launch of new products 

  • Identification and implementation of new supplier management elements to enhance the Global Procurement organization   

  • The capacity to leverage key suppliers to support Entegris growth and profitability goals  

  

Requirements:  

  • BS or MS in engineering, supply chain or related;  

  • Understand total cost of ownership models;  

  • A leader with a strong technical background in part fabrication with the ability to effectively motivate teams to achieve collective success;   

  • An astute capability to recognize the needs and motivations of individuals, and the capability to develop and nurture a wide array of internal and external relationships;   

  • The capability to quickly understand complex engagements, identify creative business solutions, and drive successful interactions with outside partners;  

  • A dedicated technology inclination for learning, collaborating, and continuous improvement;  

  • Demonstrated effective negotiation skills and communication capabilities, and the ability to persuade suppliers to efficiently support the long term, profitable growth of Entegris;  

  • Strong plastic fabrication fundamentals, with the ability to apply his/her knowledge to current and emerging semiconductor manufacturing needs. 

  • Professional proficiency in English and Japanese

  • Additional professional proficiency in Korean advantageous 

About this role

Summary

Manage commodity strategies, lead sourcing, cost saving, supply continuity, and supplier relationships.

Job title

Sr. Specialist Direct Commodity Management

Experience level

mid level

Industry

semiconductor

Location requirements

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; on-site preferred, remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

negotiationsupplier managementplastic fabricationsupply chainengineeringbachelor

Preferred skills

JapaneseKoreanleadershiprelationship buildingtechnical background

Specializations

commodity managementsupply chainplastic fabricationsemiconductor
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

On-site City