Commodity Manager

Semiconductor Insight

Commodity Manager leading global sourcing initiatives across PCBA and electronics components for a rapidly growing manufacturing organization. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving supplier performance management.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute global category strategies for PCBAs, electronic components, EMS providers, and related electronics commodities
Drive supplier rationalization, preferred supplier adoption, and spend consolidation across multiple business units and acquired companies
Support acquisition integration activities by evaluating inherited supply bases, identifying synergies, mitigating risks, and implementing sourcing standardization strategies
Build long-term commodity roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives, regionalization strategies, and operational scalability
Establish and manage strategic relationships with key EMS providers, electronics manufacturers, and component suppliers globally
Lead executive-level supplier reviews focused on cost, quality, delivery, capacity planning, technology alignment, and continuous improvement
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
Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, tooling, inventory strategies, and long-term supply agreements
Identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement initiatives
Develop sourcing strategies that improve supply continuity, dual sourcing, regional diversification, and supplier capacity alignment
Support due diligence activities for acquisitions involving electronics or PCBA supply chains
Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Product Management to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
Drive process improvements that enhance sourcing efficiency, data visibility, supplier performance, and procurement scalability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain leadership within electronics manufacturing environments
Strong experience managing EMS providers, PCBAs, electronic components, and global supplier relationships
Experience supporting high-growth, multi-site, or acquisition-driven organizations strongly preferred
Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and supply chain optimization results
Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills
Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, component supply chains, and global market dynamics
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders in a matrixed organization
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and high levels of accountability
Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, and supplier performance management tools preferred
CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or similar certifications are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingcommodity managementsupplier performance metricscost reductionsupply chain optimizationcontract managementnegotiationdata visibilityprocurement scalabilitysourcing strategies

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginfluencecross-functional collaborationleadershipaccountabilityadaptabilitycommunicationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

CPSMCSCPCPM