Senior Commodity Manager

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Regular Full-Time Professional Austin, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition

This role involves strategic leadership for sourcing, performance, and development of suppliers for fabricated metals and plastics used in products and assemblies. The Senior Commodity Manager ensures supply continuity, high quality, and competitive total cost outcomes in alignment with business objectives.

• Achieve a 3.5% annual cost reduction target and related performance objectives by executing sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities and defined key performance indicators.
• Conduct quarterly market intelligence reviews and communicate pricing, supply, and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead biannual business reviews with strategic suppliers to evaluate performance, address operational issues, and align continuous improvement priorities.
• Identify, assess, and qualify new suppliers to support cost competitiveness, supply continuity, capacity expansion, and overall supply chain resilience.
• Develop and implement supplier localization strategies that improve regional alignment, reduce landed cost, and strengthen responsiveness to business needs.
• Drive supplier quality and delivery improvement initiatives through scorecards, performance reviews, corrective action management, and ongoing collaboration with internal quality teams.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support new product introductions, prototype requirements, and production readiness through effective supplier selection and development.
• Manage commercial and operational supplier requirements, including pricing, lead times, inventory strategies, logistics coordination, tariff considerations, and product life cycle planning.
• Lead escalation management for supply shortages and supplier-related disruptions, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact to production and customer commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of procurement and supply chain objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 10 years of direct experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement leadership.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and supplier markets related to fabricated metals, plastics, electronic and mechanical components, value-added assemblies, and freight and logistics services.
• Working knowledge of supplier quality and quality management systems; certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or ISO 9000 Lead Assessor are considered an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead discussions across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with strong analytical and presentation capabilities.

Aviat Networks provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, disability or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.

Aviat Networks offers a competitive benefits package.

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