Capital Procurement Commodity Manager Semiconductor Device - Sherman, TX, United States
Originally posted 28 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Capital Procurement Commodity Manager Semiconductor Device is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for semiconductor capital equipment supporting North American operations. This position oversees categories including deposition, lithography, metrology, and wafer handling across multiple capital projects.
What you'll do
- Lead sourcing and contracting for semiconductor capital equipment categories, including deposition, lithography, metrology, and wafer handling. - Manage supplier relationships with key U.S.-based and global OEMs, such as Aixtron, Disco, and TEL ASML. - Develop and execute long-term agreements (LTAs) and volume purchase programs to secure capacity and drive cost savings. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and finance to align CapEx plans and equipment acquisitions with site expansion roadmaps. - Negotiate complex commercial and technical terms covering service contracts, spares, and upgrades. - Track project milestones, delivery schedules, and supplier performance to ensure on-time equipment installation.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. - 7+ years of procurement experience with at least 3 years in semiconductor capital equipment sourcing. - Strong understanding of semiconductor fab tools, installation processes, and the supplier ecosystem. - Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, manage multi-site capital programs, and establish long-term supplier partnerships. - Proficiency in Oracle ERP systems. - Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 15–25%) for supplier and site engagements.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. - Excel and Microsoft Project experience. - Engineering background or strong technical aptitude.
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 57-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3904
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Median days open
57 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Coherent Corp | All employers we track in this specialty (3904 roles · 84 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 50 | 3904 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 156 | 10289 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 77 d | 57 d (+20 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 663 open roles · median 56 d
- Lam Research · 568 open roles · median 40 d
- KLA Corporation · 290 open roles · median 68 d
- Micron Technology · 270 open roles · median 51 d
- ASML · 183 open roles · median 81 d
- ASM International · 157 open roles · median 85 d
How we counted: 3904 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 84 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 28 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.