Panels and Keyboards Commodity Manager

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Commodity Manager developing and executing strategy for Panels & Keyboards within the Avionics Strategy and Cost organization. Collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business objectives.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

supply chain managementnegotiationproject managementdata analysisengineering drawing interpretationstrategic planningsupplier evaluationcontract managementcost analysischange management

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipindependent decision-makingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingrelationship managementadaptabilitystrategic thinkingtime management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAccess databaseSAP

Industry Keywords

commodity strategytotal cost of ownership (TCO)cross-functional teamssourcing processRFQsupplier alignmentmanufacturing aptitudesupply base managementstakeholder managementcost savings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Panels & Keyboard commodity and its supply base
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (contracts, procurement, quality, value stream, etc.) to execute supply chain strategies
Own and manage relationships with multiple strategic suppliers
Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, competitiveness, capability, and reliability (TCO)
Negotiate and execute long-term agreements aligned with commodity strategy and stakeholder needs
Lead the sourcing process from RFQ through contract signature
Operate with limited oversight and drive decisions independently
Manage multiple projects simultaneously using strong project management skills
Communicate clearly and effectively with leaders at all levels
Lead change management or work-transfer initiatives to achieve cost savings or improved supplier alignment
Analyze data to inform strategy development, negotiation positions, and supplier decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience in Supply Chain
Ability to read engineering drawings
Strong Analytical skills (Excel, Access database, SAP)
Technical or manufacturing aptitude
Experience with negotiations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!