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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in semiconductor IP licensing, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) commercial management, sourcing, or technical procurement within the semiconductor industry.
- Experience structuring, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements, including Master License Agreements (MLAs), IP core licenses, EDA software subscriptions, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering, legal, and finance teams, managing vendor relationships and budgets.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA, JD, or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
- Experience analyzing license telemetry and utilization data to drive capacity forecasting, cost optimization, and license compliance/audit readiness.
- Direct experience managing commercial relationships and multi-year negotiations with tier-1 EDA vendors (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence) and semiconductor IP suppliers (e.g., Arm, foundation/interface IP providers).
- Familiarity with modern EDA licensing models (floating token pools, remix/all-you-can-eat models, cloud-burst/metered licensing) and IP commercial structures (single-use vs. multi-use licenses, NREs, support fees, royalty structures).
- Working knowledge of the end-to-end ASIC/SoC design lifecycle and how tool/IP dependencies align with tapeout milestones.
About the job
Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global - and growing - infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line.
In this role, you will be at the intersection of Silicon Engineering, CAD/Infrastructure, Finance, and Legal to drive the commercial strategy, sourcing, and lifecycle governance of Google's Intellectual Property (IP) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) portfolio. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will structure and negotiate high-impact commercial agreements, forecast and optimize license token capacity across global chip programs, and manage strategic supplier relationships. Your work ensures our silicon engineering teams have frictionless access to the exceptional tools and IP required to deliver custom silicon on schedule and at scale.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations for third-party semiconductor IP cores (foundation, interface, processor), EDA software licenses, verification IP (VIP), and emulation/prototyping solutions—from RFP/RFQ and commercial modeling through redlining and execution.
- Partner with Silicon Engineering leads, CAD/Infrastructure teams, and TPMs to translate chip roadmaps and project ramp schedules into EDA token and IP entitlement forecasts. Analyze utilization telemetry to optimize pool sizing, remix flexibility, and cloud-burst economics. Manage the end-to-end contract and entitlement lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned IP and EDA vendors. Lead QBRs, track supplier performance against SLAs and delivery schedules, manage commercial escalations, and benchmark pricing and licensing terms against industry standards.
- Collaborate with Finance and Engineering leadership on AOP budgeting, long-range financial planning, and cost-per-project attribution. Build repeatable sourcing playbooks and licensing governance workflows.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in semiconductor IP licensing, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) commercial management, sourcing, or technical procurement within the semiconductor industry.
- Experience structuring, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements, including Master License Agreements (MLAs), IP core licenses, EDA software subscriptions, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering, legal, and finance teams, managing vendor relationships and budgets.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA, JD, or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
- Experience analyzing license telemetry and utilization data to drive capacity forecasting, cost optimization, and license compliance/audit readiness.
- Direct experience managing commercial relationships and multi-year negotiations with tier-1 EDA vendors (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence) and semiconductor IP suppliers (e.g., Arm, foundation/interface IP providers).
- Familiarity with modern EDA licensing models (floating token pools, remix/all-you-can-eat models, cloud-burst/metered licensing) and IP commercial structures (single-use vs. multi-use licenses, NREs, support fees, royalty structures).
- Working knowledge of the end-to-end ASIC/SoC design lifecycle and how tool/IP dependencies align with tapeout milestones.
About the job
Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global - and growing - infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line.
In this role, you will be at the intersection of Silicon Engineering, CAD/Infrastructure, Finance, and Legal to drive the commercial strategy, sourcing, and lifecycle governance of Google's Intellectual Property (IP) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) portfolio. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will structure and negotiate high-impact commercial agreements, forecast and optimize license token capacity across global chip programs, and manage strategic supplier relationships. Your work ensures our silicon engineering teams have frictionless access to the exceptional tools and IP required to deliver custom silicon on schedule and at scale.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations for third-party semiconductor IP cores (foundation, interface, processor), EDA software licenses, verification IP (VIP), and emulation/prototyping solutions—from RFP/RFQ and commercial modeling through redlining and execution.
- Partner with Silicon Engineering leads, CAD/Infrastructure teams, and TPMs to translate chip roadmaps and project ramp schedules into EDA token and IP entitlement forecasts. Analyze utilization telemetry to optimize pool sizing, remix flexibility, and cloud-burst economics. Manage the end-to-end contract and entitlement lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned IP and EDA vendors. Lead QBRs, track supplier performance against SLAs and delivery schedules, manage commercial escalations, and benchmark pricing and licensing terms against industry standards.
- Collaborate with Finance and Engineering leadership on AOP budgeting, long-range financial planning, and cost-per-project attribution. Build repeatable sourcing playbooks and licensing governance workflows.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global commodity manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field
- 5 or more years of sourcing or procurement experience in a global environment
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for procurement workflows
- Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships across multiple countries
- Strong negotiation skills with experience executing long-term supply agreements
- Certified Professional in Supply Management or similar procurement certification preferred
Tips for Your Global Commodity Manager Job Search
Quantify your sourcing savings on paper
Hiring managers for global commodity manager roles expect to see cost-reduction numbers on your resume. Pull actual figures from past negotiations, supplier consolidations, or contract renegotiations and attach them to specific line items, not general responsibility statements.
Tailor applications to the commodity category
A role focused on direct materials in automotive reads very differently from one covering indirect spend in consumer goods. Match your resume's headline and bullet points to the specific commodity category in each posting so the connection is obvious without reading between the lines.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists global commodity manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional project leadership
Global commodity managers are expected to lead cross-functional teams involving engineering, finance, and operations. If your resume only shows supplier negotiations, add examples where you drove a design-to-cost project or led a supplier qualification effort with engineering stakeholders involved.
Prepare a commodity strategy presentation
Many final-round interviews for this role include a case study or live presentation on a commodity strategy. Prepare a structured example using a real or anonymized spend category: market analysis, supply base assessment, risk mitigation, and a three-year roadmap.
Negotiate with total cost framing, not just price
When asked about negotiation approach in interviews, frame your answers around total cost of ownership, including logistics, quality risk, and lead time, rather than price-only levers. Hiring managers flag candidates who can only talk about price reduction as tactically limited.
Global Commodity Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most global commodity managers?
GE Vernova, DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES MFG, and Google are hiring the most global commodity managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, North Carolina, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturers with complex direct material supply chains and multinational technology companies tend to post the most openings at this level.
How many global commodity manager jobs are remote?
About 67% of global commodity manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in manufacturing and aerospace. Indirect spend categories and corporate procurement functions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while direct materials roles tied to production sites usually require regular on-site presence.
How do you become a global commodity manager?
Start with a degree in supply chain, engineering, or business, then build several years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management roles. Progress by taking ownership of a specific spend category, developing supplier negotiation skills, and earning a recognized procurement certification. Cross-functional project experience with engineering or operations teams accelerates the path to a global commodity manager title.
Can you get hired as a global commodity manager with little experience?
Moving directly into a global commodity manager role with no procurement background is rare, but candidates from adjacent fields can make the transition. Engineers who have worked closely with procurement on new product introductions, finance analysts with spend analysis experience, and operations professionals who have managed supplier performance all have relevant foundations that hiring managers recognize as transferable.
What does the global commodity manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your commodity category experience and scope of spend managed, followed by a hiring manager interview covering your sourcing strategy approach and supplier negotiation examples. Final rounds often include a cross-functional panel and a commodity strategy presentation or case study where you walk through a market analysis, supply base recommendation, and risk mitigation plan.
Where can I find and apply to global commodity manager jobs?
You can find and apply to global commodity manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your commodity category experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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