Global Commodity Manager

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Job Summary:

The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for managing and executing global commodity strategies across electronics, electrical, and mechanical components. This role focuses on ensuring efficient supply flow from a global supplier base to support customer demand while driving material cost reductions Responsibilities include executing commodity strategies, managing volume transitions to new or expanded supplier partnerships, and contributing as a key team member on supply chain projects that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze commodity spend, supplier data, and market conditions to develop and execute strategies that reduce total cost of ownership, including pricing, freight, tariffs, value‑add opportunities, and supply base optimization.
• Identify, lead, and track cost‑savings initiatives for direct materials; coordinate implementation with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other stakeholders.
• Support global and regional supply chain initiatives aimed at leveraging spend and improving sourcing effectiveness.
• Support the identification, qualification, and development of global suppliers aligned with manufacturing strategies and product roadmaps.
• Work with Legal, as needed, to support the development and management of global supply agreements, including intellectual property protection and commercial terms.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance expectations are met for cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Stay current on commodity market and industry trends, providing relevant insights to internal stakeholders.
• Lead supplier negotiations within defined approval levels to support sourcing strategies and business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance using established KPIs, such as on‑time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• Partner with Quality and Purchasing to drive supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8-10 years’ experience in purchasing, sourcing, and/or commodity management within an electronics, electrical, or mechanical device manufacturing environment; experience in a high‑mix, low‑volume operation strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations, managing vendor relationships, and influencing outcomes across internal and external stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing and contracting ERP tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Power Point

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred 
• ISM CPM, CPSM, or equivalent certification preferred 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to solve problems using a structured, practical approach, supporting both day‑to‑day issues and longer‑term opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, document processes, and present information to internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Demonstrated critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend sound solutions
• Results‑driven mindset with the ability to drive execution and follow through on commitments
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Experience supporting or driving continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, TQM)
• Strong time management skills, including accurate workload estimation and respect for deadlines and stakeholder time

Additional Details:

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