The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!
Sr. Commodity Manager – Electronics
Location: Bradenton, FL
Base Salary Rate: $142,520.00 to $167,670.00
Job type: Full-time
About This Role
The Sr. Commodity Manager will lead the global electronic components sourcing strategy for Kidde Global Solutions, including supplier strategy, negotiations, supplier performance, continuity of supply, cost productivity, and cross-functional support for product platforms. This role partners with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and business unit leaders to source components that meet standards for price, quality, delivery, technology alignment, and reliability of supply.
This individual will also develop and execute strategic sourcing and commodity management plans for assigned categories and suppliers. Owns supplier performance from a commercial, quality, delivery, continuity of supply, and total-cost perspective. Leads sourcing activity from market analysis and RFQ through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and ongoing performance management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the multi-year global sourcing strategy for electronic components, including preferred supplier strategy, supplier segmentation, market intelligence, risk mitigation, and cost productivity roadmap.
- Lead RFQ/RFP processes, bid analysis, supplier selection recommendations, award approvals, and implementation plans for assigned electronic categories and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, rebates, lead times, payment terms, allocation commitments, quality requirements, inventory programs, VMI/consignment opportunities, and other commercial terms with suppliers and distributors.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to support BOM review, component selection, second-source qualification, PCBA strategy, design-to-value opportunities, product lifecycle management, and obsolescence mitigation.
- Establish supplier standards and networks that improve capacity availability, production location alignment, resiliency, and continuity of supply across global operations.
- Analyze supplier cost drivers, including wafer/fab capacity, resin and metals pass-throughs, FX, freight, tariffs, MOQ/MPQ structures, lifecycle status, and distributor margin structures.
- Create and manage a savings pipeline that includes sourcing events, supplier consolidation, alternate component qualification, value engineering, negotiation, and total-cost reduction initiatives.
- Review and recommend supplier awards based on total value, including price, quality, delivery, technical capability, risk profile, working capital impact, and business continuity considerations.
- Monitor electronics market conditions and communicate inflation, allocation, geopolitical, tariff, and obsolescence risks to procurement and business leadership.
- Manage supplier performance reviews and corrective action plans in partnership with quality, engineering, operations, and planning teams.
- Ensure sourcing decisions comply with trade, sanctions, restricted-party, cybersecurity, NDA, and supplier onboarding requirements.
- Develop direct reports or matrixed team members by setting priorities, coaching strategic sourcing discipline, and creating clear execution cadence.
- Gross and net productivity delivery against approved annual targets.
- Supplier consolidation, preferred supplier utilization, and reduction of unmanaged spend.
- Supply continuity, supplier on-time delivery, supplier quality performance, and lead-time reduction.
- Contract coverage, payment-term improvement, and working-capital contribution.
- Inflation mitigation, cost-avoidance delivery, and market intelligence adoption by the business.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and speed of execution across engineering, operations, quality, finance, and business unit teams.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 10+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, electronics commodity management, supplier management, or supply chain experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience leading RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, contract/commercial term development, supplier transitions, and cross-functional sourcing projects.
- Strong analytical capability, including cost modeling, TCO analysis, market benchmarking, supplier quote analysis, and executive-level business case development.
- Ability to lead across a matrixed global organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience working with ERP, sourcing, spend analytics, contract management, or supplier performance systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare executive-ready recommendations.
- Direct experience sourcing electronic components, PCBAs, semiconductor distribution, EMS/CM services, or engineered electronic assemblies.
- Working knowledge of component lifecycle management, second sourcing, BOM cost analysis, allocation management, and electronics supplier/distributor commercial models.
- Experience in fire safety, connected products, industrial controls, consumer electronics, building technologies, automotive, aerospace, or other regulated/electronics-intensive manufacturing environments.
- Experience with APAC electronics sourcing, EMS suppliers, authorized distribution, direct manufacturer negotiations, or global supplier transitions.
- APICS, CPSM, CIPS, Six Sigma, project management, or equivalent certification.
Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
