Description:
We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Commodity Manager – PCBA & Electronics to lead global sourcing initiatives across Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA), electronic components, EMS providers, and related technologies in a rapidly growing, acquisition-focused manufacturing organization.
This role will play a critical part in scaling and transforming the global supply base while supporting aggressive growth objectives, supplier consolidation efforts, new product introductions, operational integration of acquired businesses, and enterprise-wide cost optimization initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines strong commercial leadership, technical understanding of electronics manufacturing, supplier development expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment with evolving priorities and significant executive visibility.
This position will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, and executive leadership to build a resilient, scalable, and high-performing global supply network.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Category Leadership
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Develop and execute global category strategies for PCBAs, electronic components, EMS providers, and related electronics commodities.
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Drive supplier rationalization, preferred supplier adoption, and spend consolidation across multiple business units and acquired companies.
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Support acquisition integration activities by evaluating inherited supply bases, identifying synergies, mitigating risks, and implementing sourcing standardization strategies.
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Build long-term commodity roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives, regionalization strategies, and operational scalability.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
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Establish and manage strategic relationships with key EMS providers, electronics manufacturers, and component suppliers globally.
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Lead executive-level supplier reviews focused on cost, quality, delivery, capacity planning, technology alignment, and continuous improvement.
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Develop supplier performance metrics and accountability frameworks, including:
- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- PPM/Quality Performance
- Lead Time Reduction
- Cost Savings & PPV
- Responsiveness & Capacity Support
- Drive corrective actions and supplier development initiatives when performance gaps arise.
Cost Optimization & Commercial Leadership
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Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, tooling, inventory strategies, and long-term supply agreements.
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Identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement initiatives.
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Partner with engineering and operations teams to support value engineering, should-cost analysis, make-vs-buy decisions, and design-for-cost initiatives.
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Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, tariffs, and geopolitical risks impacting electronics supply chains and develop mitigation strategies proactively.
Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management
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Develop sourcing strategies that improve supply continuity, dual sourcing, regional diversification, and supplier capacity alignment.
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Assess and mitigate risks related to:
- Sole-source dependencies
- Component shortages
- Geopolitical exposure
- Tariffs and trade compliance
- Financial instability
- Capacity constraints
- Support business continuity planning for critical electronic commodities and suppliers.
Acquisition & Growth Enablement
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Support due diligence activities for acquisitions involving electronics or PCBA supply chains.
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Evaluate supplier contracts, pricing structures, manufacturing footprints, inventory exposure, and operational risks within acquired businesses.
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Lead post-acquisition sourcing integration initiatives focused on:
- Supplier consolidation
- Preferred supplier conversion
- Contract harmonization
- Cost synergy capture
- Process standardization
- Help establish scalable sourcing processes capable of supporting rapid organizational growth.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Product Management to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
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Support new product introductions (NPI), product transfers, and global manufacturing expansion initiatives.
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Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to executive leadership regarding supply market conditions and sourcing opportunities.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
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Drive process improvements that enhance sourcing efficiency, data visibility, supplier performance, and procurement scalability.
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Champion digitization, analytics, and data-driven decision-making within the sourcing organization.
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Support development of standardized sourcing tools, KPI dashboards, supplier scorecards, and governance processes across divisions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
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5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain leadership within electronics manufacturing environments.
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Strong experience managing EMS providers, PCBAs, electronic components, and global supplier relationships.
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Experience supporting high-growth, multi-site, or acquisition-driven organizations strongly preferred.
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Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and supply chain optimization results.
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Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
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Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, component supply chains, and global market dynamics.
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Ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
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Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and high levels of accountability.
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Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, and supplier performance management tools preferred.
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CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or similar certifications are a plus.
