Lead, Commodity Manager

Lead, Commodity Manager Entegris’ Global Supply Chain team is integral to enabling our global supply chain and business growth objectives—while meeting the requirements of some of the world’s most demanding semiconductor customers. We are seeking a Lead Commodity Manager – Specialty Gases & Chemicals to own strategic sourcing and supplier initiatives for a business‑critical global portfolio, with primary responsibility for supporting Entegris’ specialty gas business. Reporting to the Manager, Direct Category Management, you will lead sourcing strategy for specialty gases, including high‑purity gases, bulk and cylinder gas programs, and related chemical categories—driving supply assurance, cost and risk optimization, supplier performance, and cross‑functional alignment with product development, manufacturing, quality, EHS, and operations. This is a lead individual contributor role (no direct reports) with immediate ownership of an established portfolio and requires a procurement professional with a minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity/category management, with demonstrated ability to lead complex, global initiatives and influence at senior levels. You’ll be successful in this role by combining strong commodity/category management fundamentals with practical experience managing technically complex supplier relationships, particularly in specialty gases, bulk gas supply models, cylinder programs, and high‑reliability manufacturing environments. The role requires strong commercial leadership, technical curiosity, and the ability to influence stakeholders across Entegris and at suppliers to deliver supply continuity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement. This role may be based at our Aurora, Illinois; Round Rock, Texas; or Danbury, Connecticut facilities and is hybrid (3 days per week onsite). What You’ll Do Own and execute global sourcing strategy for specialty gases, bulk gases, cylinder gases, and related chemical categories to improve supply assurance, quality, risk management, and total cost of ownership. Lead supplier selection, qualification, and change control decisions using data‑driven evaluation of capability, capacity, quality, cost, continuity, and risk. Develop and manage specialty gas supply models, including high‑purity gas supply, bulk delivery, cylinder programs, cylinder packs, supplier distribution networks, continuity planning, supplier change control, and operational interfaces with Entegris manufacturing sites. Drive value creation initiatives, including cost savings, should‑cost analysis, and commercial improvements. Build strong relationships with supplier technical teams to understand roadmaps and align capabilities to Entegris requirements. Partner with specialty gas business stakeholders, product development, manufacturing, quality, and EHS to support production continuity, customer requirements, new product introductions, organic growth, and long‑range capacity needs. Negotiate and manage supplier agreements (pricing, terms, and performance expectations) for critical suppliers. Lead supplier performance management through business reviews, metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects. Provide market and supplier intelligence (availability, financial health, technology trends) to guide sourcing recommendations. Lead complex, cross‑functional and multi‑site initiatives with minimal guidance—setting project governance, driving decisions, and delivering on scope, schedule, and stakeholder alignment. Provide functional leadership within the category by mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and driving standard work—without direct people management responsibility. Ability to travel, both domestic and international, as needed to support job scope. What We Seek Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited university. Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity/category management. Direct experience managing supply categories such as specialty gases, high‑purity gases, bulk gases, cylinder gases, semiconductor process materials, or high‑purity chemicals is strongly preferred. Semiconductor industry experience preferred (or other high‑tech manufacturing experience). Demonstrated ability to set category strategy, lead executive‑ready recommendations, and influence senior stakeholders across technical, operations, quality, EHS, and finance organizations. Comfort operating with ambiguity and autonomy—able to translate business objectives into category roadmaps, workplans, and measurable outcomes. Strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to understand stakeholder needs and build trust across internal teams and external suppliers. Ability to quickly understand complex supplier, technical, and business requirements; identify practical solutions; and drive alignment with external partners. Technical curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to learn complex materials, supply models, and manufacturing requirements. Demonstrated negotiating skills, effective communication capabilities, and the ability to persuade suppliers to efficiently support the long‑term, profitable growth of Entegris. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing, making prompt decisions, and delivering results. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Your Success Will Be Measured By A resilient specialty gas and related chemical supply base that meets Entegris requirements for continuity, quality, cost competitiveness, and risk management across global operations. Measurable value creation through cost savings, commercial improvements, and total cost of ownership optimization. Effective cross‑functional alignment that enables on‑time new product introductions and production readiness. Stronger supplier performance through business reviews, metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement execution. Clear, timely sourcing recommendations grounded in market intelligence, financial analysis, and risk assessment, including long‑range capacity and continuity planning. Why Work at Entegris? Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision‑making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization— not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office. What We Offer Compensation: $114,000 - $142,500 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role. Annual bonus eligibility. Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge. Generous 401(k) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs. Education assistance to support your learning journey. A values‑driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence. Entegris does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Entegris