The Electro-Mechanical Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, supplier performance management, and cost/risk roadmaps for electro-mechanical commodities supporting production and new product introduction (NPI).
Typical scope may include connectors, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, sensors, relays/contactors, switches, thermal components (fans, heatsinks), insulation materials, and selected power/electrical subassemblies (based on business needs).
This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, competitive total cost, and robust quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 7 years in strategic sourcing/commodity management, supplier development, or procurement within manufacturing (electronics, industrial, medical, energy, aerospace, etc.).
Proven track record in: supplier negotiations and contract management RFQ execution and cost modeling supplier performance management, and cross-functional influence.
Strong analytical and communication skills; able to present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP tools (SAP/Oracle/etc.) and advanced Excel.
Experience sourcing electro-mechanical assemblies such as harnesses, cable assemblies, connectors, relays/contactors, sensors, and electromechanical modules.
Experience with high voltage products or insulation-critical designs (preferred, not mandatory).
Familiarity with quality systems and supplier qualification methods (audits, control plans, PPAP-like evidence, FAI, reliability testing).
Lean/Six Sigma or project management experience (nice to have).

Benefits

highly competitive benefits package

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingsupplier performance managementcost modelingRFQ executionsupplier negotiationscontract managementanalytical skillsadvanced Excelsourcing electro-mechanical assembliesquality systems

Soft Skills

communication skillscross-functional influence

Certifications

LeanSix Sigmaproject management