Global Commodity Manager

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra‑precise optical components, and complex electro‑optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive innovative solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

As a Global Commodity Manager for Zygo Navitar, you will be responsible for working cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and quality to align sourcing strategies with product development and support new product development with early supplier involvement and sourcing decisions.

• Define and implement global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and risk factors impacting commodity categories.
• Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers globally; negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and long‑term supply arrangements.
• Drive supplier performance improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Manage global supply chain risks related to geopolitical, economic, and environmental factors.

• Manage sourcing for indirect categories such as VMI, services and capital equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to understand technical specs, complex products, commodity market knowledge (price, trends, volatility) and global dynamics.
• Data driven and analytical – data analysis, cost benchmarking, forecasting, market indices.
• Collaborative, with ability to lead across functional teams and manage supplier relationships (performance monitoring, risk assessments, multi‑tier partnerships).
• Initiative‑taking communicator who has a bias for action and able to manage multiple stakeholders and challenge up sometime with competing demands.
• High standards for ethical sourcing, sustainability, and adherence to international standards,
• Solution‑oriented problem‑solver.
• Manages risk with attention to geopolitical climate, currency, logistics, business continuity, and supply chain resilience.
• Ability to work with and in ERP systems (Microsoft Navision a plus).
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.

Employee Type:
Salaried

Salary Minimum: $115,000

Salary Maximum: $130,000

Incentive:
No

Disclaimer:
Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

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