Commodity Manager - Electronics

Our client, a global technology-driven manufacturer, is seeking a Commodity Manager to support a growing and highly collaborative procurement organization focused on highly engineered, precision products and customized manufacturing solutions. This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the stability and resources of a global company with the energy, visibility, and pace of a developing team environment.

This role will lead sourcing strategy and supplier management across a complex electronics and contract manufacturing portfolio. The position offers strong cross‑functional exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on supplier performance, cost optimization, supply continuity, and long‑term sourcing strategy. The company is looking for someone who is energized by innovation, enjoys solving complex supply chain and manufacturing challenges, and is excited by the opportunity for long‑term growth and upward mobility within the organization.

Commodity areas include:

• PCBAs (printed circuit board assemblies)
• Electronic components (active and passive)
• Sensors and specialty electronic modules
• Cable assemblies and connectors
• Power supplies
• Contract electronics manufacturing (CEM/EMS) services

• Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFP processes, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Build strong supplier partnerships focused on quality, delivery, innovation, and cost competitiveness.
• Manage electronics and contract manufacturing suppliers across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity performance metrics.
• Identify and implement cost savings, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, and ongoing supplier development activities.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Planning teams on new product introductions, component selection, design changes, and obsolescence management.
• Support supply continuity planning for long‑lead and allocation‑sensitive electronic components.
• Maintain procurement and supplier data within ERP systems and support reporting and analytics activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Electronics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 6+ years of strategic sourcing, commodity management, or category management experience.
• Experience sourcing electronic components, PCBAs, or contract manufacturing services preferred.
• Strong understanding of electronics supply chains, manufacturing processes, and component sourcing.
• Experience managing supplier relationships in technically complex or highly engineered environments.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and supplier management skills.
• ERP system experience required; SAP experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

• Experience in electronics, industrial technology, instrumentation, medical device, or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with contract electronics manufacturing (CEM/EMS) operations and supplier qualification processes.
• Understanding of electronic component market trends, lead time management, and obsolescence planning.
• Experience with supplier quality standards, first article inspections, PPAP, or corrective action processes.
• Experience with spend analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, CPIM, IPC, CQE, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.