Commodity Manager – Electronics

Develop and execute cross-functionally aligned global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, balancing short-term and long-term objectives to achieve goals in quality, cost, and availability.

Lead contract negotiations and agreement management, ensuring terms incentivize innovation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.

Communicate global commodity market trends and emerging technologies to influence design and sourcing decisions.

Identify alternate suppliers and materials to reduce cost and improve performance, supporting innovation and risk mitigation.

Conduct research on market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier capabilities to enhance negotiations and strategic decisions.

Drive year-over-year cost improvement programs through supplier collaboration and value engineering.

Measure and manage supplier performance using KPIs; communicate results regularly.

Manage the full lifecycle of sourcing projects, including planning, bid preparation, negotiation, contracting, and reporting.

Understand demand and supply constraints and develop global order plans to ensure continuity and manage EOL sub-components for printed circuit board and electronic controls.

Implement and manage long-term agreements that deliver best-in-class quality, delivery, and lowest total cost.

Build strategic partnerships with suppliers to enable early involvement in NPD and technology roadmaps.

Lead supplier business reviews focused on innovation, cost reduction, and agreement compliance.

Manage supplier relationships, communicate risks/opportunities, and recommend alternatives to reduce costs and supply risks.

Monitor supplier performance and implement methods for improving quality and service.

Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers to align requirements and expectations.

Support cross-functional teams in identifying and implementing cost-out opportunities during product lifecycle.

Champion supplier engagement programs that reward performance and innovation