Commodity Manager
We are supporting a client in the high‑tech electronics sector on their search for an experienced Commodity Manager to oversee the strategic sourcing and lifecycle management of raw printed circuit boards (PCBs). This role is responsible for shaping global sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance, improving cost structures, and ensuring a stable supply of PCB materials used across a diverse portfolio of hardware products.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Leadership
- Develop and maintain a long-term sourcing strategy for PCB materials across global markets.
- Analyze industry dynamics including pricing trends, emerging technologies, supplier capacity, and geopolitical risks.
- Lead the evaluation, onboarding, and segmentation of suppliers to build a reliable and competitive supply network.
- Structure multiyear supply agreements encompassing cost expectations, risk‑mitigation frameworks, and continuity plans.
Supplier Partnership & Performance Management
- Own supplier relationships with a focus on delivery reliability, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate supplier scorecards, operational reviews, and formal business updates.
- Collaborate with suppliers on improving manufacturability, yield performance, material availability, and lead‑time efficiency.
- Oversee proactive management of lifecycle shifts, PCN notifications, and end‑of‑life transitions.
Cost & Contract Governance
- Lead pricing discussions using cost‑modeling, competitive benchmarking, and market intelligence.
- Drive cost‑reduction programs targeting design efficiencies, material simplification, and value‑engineering opportunities.
- Manage cost structures across prototype, new‑product introduction, volume ramp, and sustaining phases.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Engineering to ensure PCB designs support cost, manufacturability, supply stability, and long-term availability.
- Align with Operations and Supply Planning on forecast requirements, factory readiness, and capacity planning.
- Support new product builds by ensuring supplier preparedness for prototype, pilot, and high‑volume phases.
Risk Assessment & Continuity Planning
- Identify supply vulnerabilities such as single‑source exposure, capacity limitations, or geopolitical dependencies.
- Develop multi‑source strategies, alternate material plans, and mitigation actions to maintain supply security.
- Lead resolution of escalations related to shortages, supplier constraints, or critical delivery risks.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- 8-15 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, commodity management, or strategic sourcing.
- Background in PCBs or other complex electronic components requiring fabrication processes.
- Strong negotiation capabilities and a track record of driving cost improvements.
- Ability to review technical documentation and understand supplier manufacturing cost structures.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and external partners.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approx. 15%).
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- Experience working with EMS/CM partners or in high‑mix, low‑volume production environments.
- Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes, stack‑ups, and DFM considerations.
- Background in electronics, semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, or related high‑technology industries.
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