Commodity Manager for Professional Services, Procurement

Most work in this role begins with a request from the business: a need to address, a sourcing activity to manage, or a specific task to complete (e.g., onboarding a new supplier). The CM engages with the requesting stakeholder, draws on an understanding of Wolfspeed's needs and current market conditions, and drives the work to resolution.

In parallel, the CM will approach the Professional Services commodity holistically to:

Create sourcing strategies that address pain points and optimize the supply base for Wolfspeed.

Identify strategic suppliers and cultivate relationships to position Wolfspeed as a preferred customer.

Support compliance with procurement policies and processes, drawing on tools such as supplier scorecards, business reviews, and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodology as appropriate.

Identify and pursue cost avoidance and cost reduction opportunities in support of Wolfspeed's savings targets, tracking and communicating progress through established reporting methodology.

Support a culture of procurement accountability across the organization, meeting stakeholders where they are while maintaining consistent expectations and standards.

Within the assigned commodities, the CM will own and manage the Requests for Information, Quote, or Proposal (RFI, RFQ, RFP, or collectively, RFX) process from start to finish.

The CM serves as the primary facilitator across the full contract lifecycle for PS agreements, most commonly Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs). This includes owning commercial terms review, proposing and negotiating revisions to benefit Wolfspeed, soliciting and integrating input from stakeholders and Legal, coordinating with suppliers, managing timelines, and overseeing renewals and expirations.

The successful CM brings a toolbox of communication skills that includes responsiveness, professionalism, accountability, clarity, relationship building, persuasion, empathy, and patience. In practice, this means:

Building credibility and trust at all levels of the organization

Presenting to senior leadership with confidence and clarity

Striking the right balance between discourse, persuasion, and consensus

Managing ambiguity and change while strengthening stakeholder relationships

Driving stakeholder accountability through influence rather than authority

Tailoring delivery and message to each audience