Senior Staff Commodity Manager, Electrical

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the commodity strategy for the designated electrical portfolio, which encompasses power conversion, PCBAs, connectors, cables and harnesses, sensors, power distribution, chassis, and electromechanical assemblies.

• Identify, assess, and onboard USMCA-compliant contract manufacturers in the US and Mexico, managing the process from RFQ to ramp-up.

• Assist in the sourcing strategy for the AC-to-DC product transition, focusing on lead time analysis, risk purchases, and production readiness.

• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Excellence (DFX), and should-cost initiatives in collaboration with Engineering from the early stages of New Product Introduction (NPI).

• Develop and execute cost reduction programs aligned with the product cost roadmap.

• Oversee mitigation of single points of failure, conduct supplier risk evaluations, and devise business continuity plans.

• Negotiate pricing and contracts, ranging from R&D quick-turn agreements to long-term volume contracts.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) Program Managers and tactical purchasing teams for seamless transitions from R&D to production.

• Conduct supplier business reviews to enhance quality, delivery, capacity, and cost in partnership with Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE).

• Drive supplier selection processes and present sourcing recommendations to leadership, highlighting cost, risk, and schedule trade-offs.

• Track component pricing, market trends, and changes in regulations or tariffs, proactively adjusting sourcing strategies as necessary.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the establishment of team standard practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• A minimum of 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering, operations, and supply chain, with hands-on involvement in sourcing and supplier management for electronics commodities; R&D and NPI experience is essential.

• Extensive knowledge of power electronics, industrial electrical components, PCBAs (SMT, through-hole, mixed), connectors, and cable assemblies.

• Proven track record in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and global supply base management.

• Experience in onboarding contract manufacturers for electromechanical assemblies.

• Demonstrated success in cost reduction initiatives including DFM, should-cost analysis, multi-source qualification, and BOM optimization.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced R&D and ramp environments with evolving requirements.

• Familiarity with FEOC, IRA/ITC, USMCA, and UL/IEC compliance standards.

• Strong analytical capabilities; proficient in Excel and MRP/ERP systems.

• Willingness to travel up to 35% (within the US and Mexico; occasional international travel).

• Experience in energy storage, battery technology, or distributed power generation.

• Knowledge of UL 9540, UL 1973, UL 508a, or IEC 62619 standards.

• Background in hardware startups or high-growth manufacturing environments.

• Experience with manufacturing operations in the US and Mexico.

• Understanding of IRA battery sourcing regulations and FEOC country-of-origin tracing.

• Hands-on experience in circuit design, power supply design, or PCBA layout.

• Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Salary adjusted to local market conditions based on the employee's location.

• Opportunities for salary increases over time based on the development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.