Commodity Director Innovation - IP, EDA & Outsourced Design

Commodity Director Innovation - IP, EDA & Outsourced Design

This organization is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Commodity Director to join the Innovation team within Global Procurement. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on supporting business lines in R&D Procurement, specifically within EDA Software and IP. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who can drive complex global projects, lead international commercial negotiations, and serve as the lead communicator with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive commercial negotiations and contracting activities for IP, EDA, and outsourced design commodities.
• Develop and execute international sourcing strategies in collaboration with stakeholders in R&D, product lines, finance, and legal.
• Establish and create negotiation plans for high-value international projects, including developing and leading global RFIs and RFQs.
• Actively manage supplier relations, conduct market research, and develop global commodity plans to maintain a competitive environment.
• Serve as the lead communicator with stakeholders, providing input on scope of requirements and offering commercial suggestions for value creation.
• Analyze spend categories and market conditions to apply appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Work with a high degree of independence in a dynamic global environment, supporting multiple time zones.
• Act proactively and take initiative to engage stakeholders and drive projects forward.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 4+ years of recent, hands-on experience in IP (Intellectual Property) procurement is required. This includes actively sourcing, working with suppliers, and understanding licensing models.
• A background in commercial and procurement is essential.
• Demonstrated experience conducting commercial negotiations in North America and Europe.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous, complex sourcing events and contractual activities.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of the IP domain; experience with key vendors such as ARM, Cadence, and Synopsys is critical.
• Excellent planning, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.
• Must be a proactive self-starter capable of working independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software is beneficial but not required if IP experience is strong.
• A background working in Procurement for R&D within the semiconductor industry is highly desirable.
• Experience in a role that is an individual contributor rather than a people manager.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.