Global Commodity Manager – Custom Parts, Strategic Sourcing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement global strategies for commodities related to custom fabricated components.

• Identify, assess, qualify, and nurture suppliers capable of meeting complex manufacturing demands.

• Lead initiatives for supplier consolidation, dual-sourcing, and enhancing supply chain resilience.

• Oversee RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs while performing supplier evaluations and competitive analyses.

• Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments, should-cost modeling, benchmarking, and market research.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, payment conditions, inventory programs, and commercial agreements.

• Achieve annual cost savings and implement productivity enhancement initiatives.

• Establish and sustain strategic relationships with suppliers.

• Track supplier performance concerning quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, and cost.

• Carry out supplier reviews, capability assessments, audits, and site inspections.

• Promote supplier accountability and drive continuous improvement efforts.

• Serve as the subject matter expert in custom fabrication technologies and manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with Engineering teams on design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives, material choices, and manufacturability enhancements.

• Assist with prototype production, new product introduction (NPI) activities, and production scaling.

• Work together with Quality teams to resolve supplier performance challenges and implement corrective actions.

• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

• Present sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, cost reduction plans, and risk management strategies to leadership.

• Facilitate enterprise-wide supplier standardization and best practices in procurement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.

• Over 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, supplier development, or supply chain management.

• Extensive experience in sourcing custom fabricated components and related manufacturing commodities.

• Proven track record in leading supplier negotiations, RFQ/RFP processes, and forming commercial agreements.

• Strong analytical capabilities, including cost modeling, market analysis, and TCO assessments.

• Familiarity with fabrication technologies, manufacturing processes, materials, and supplier capabilities.

• Experience in collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain departments.

• Proficient with ERP systems, Excel, and supply chain analytics tools.

• Background in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), aerospace, defense, medical devices, industrial manufacturing, or other high-reliability sectors (preferred).

• Experience in supporting Build-to-Print (BTP) manufacturing settings (preferred).

• Understanding of supplier qualification processes and quality systems (preferred).

• Experience managing suppliers across the U.S., Mexico, and Asia (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work environment and generous paid time off.