Global Commodity Leader

Global Commodity Leader – Grayhill

Grayhill designs and manufactures intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks, displays, touchscreens and push buttons. These components are sold to thousands of customers around the globe. Grayhill also incorporates these standard products into control panels to support a range of major customers in the Healthcare, Agriculture, Construction Equipment and Military markets.

Our headquarters are in LaGrange, IL with manufacturing facilities located in McCook and Carpentersville IL, Iola WI and Shenzhen China.

We offer opportunities for talented professionals seeking challenging careers with a proven industry leader.

Lead the development and execution of strategic spend initiatives such as supply base research, spend analytics, supplier due diligence, RFQ/RFP initiatives, negotiations, cost‑out projects and lean initiatives. Responsible for supplier management, supplier performance/development, inventory management initiatives and managing global procurement agreements. This role will have no direct reports.

• Demonstrated expertise in global commodity management for electronic components, with deep knowledge of supplier ecosystems, cost drivers and international supply chains.
• Develop forward‑looking category strategies that align with Grayhill’s business strategy while mitigating supply risks and adapting to evolving market conditions.
• Partner with R&D, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain and other key stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies and contingency plans.
• Lead periodic business reviews with key suppliers to evaluate performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure supplier readiness and alignment for all product launches, meeting deliverables and timelines.
• Identify and qualify new sources of supply; assess supplier capabilities and fit.
• Negotiate and establish performance‑based supply agreements and related contracts.
• Define, monitor, and report on supplier performance metrics and cost savings targets.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying, prioritizing, and executing opportunities across the supply base.
• Utilize consistent methodologies to pursue deliverables that are aligned with strategic and environmental objectives.
• Uphold company policies, procedures and the Business Ethics & Conduct Code.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering required (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5‑7 years of spend and supplier management experience (negotiations, supplier rationalization, contract management).
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain including cost drivers, component lifecycle management, manufacturing processes and value engineering.
• Strong project management skills including developing action plans, identifying deliverables and being accountable for results.
• Working within a collaborative cross‑functional team environment will be critical to the success of this role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact, converse and share ideas effectively with various levels of the organization as well as suppliers.
• Analytical and financial skills including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Experience with electronic component lifecycle management software, such as Silicon Expert, is preferred.
• Willingness to travel globally, up to 10% of the time.

• You will be at the forefront of challenging work. We solve complex problems with innovative solutions across all teams and in all roles. There is purpose in our work.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, prescription and vision starting on day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) match up to 4% of salary.
• Hybrid work model allowing 4 days a month remote.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Collaboration Space featuring ping pong, foosball, board games and more.
• 10 company paid holidays.
• Optional gap insurance coverages.
• Company paid disability, parental leave and basic group life.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Catered company events.

We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or national origin.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.