Commodity Manager (Beaverton)

About the role

The Commodity Manager responsible for Printed Circuit Boards will provide strategic and tactical leadership of a cross-functional team in the creation and implementation of strategy that ensures an uninterrupted flow of materials at the lowest total cost. This person will develop into the focal point, SME and own accountability for all issues related to the commodity, engaging appropriate resources as required to achieve annual metrics and reduce risk within our new product development teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes and implements sourcing strategies to reduce total cost, ensure security of supply and increase operational efficiency while maintaining alignment and synergy with Tektronix product lines and Ralliant Corporation sourcing strategies.
• RFQ, selection and qualification of suppliers including capability audits.
• Negotiation of contracts, NDAs, MOUs while owning supplier relationship development.
• Ongoing performance management of suppliers within the commodity to achieve operational and procurement metrics such as savings (PPV, VAVE), delivery (OTD & Past due), quality (PPM), lead-time, MOQ, payment terms and innovation.
• Facilitate early engagement and collaboration with Tek engineering to understand technical needs, contribute to roadmap creation and enable alignment of requirements with supplier capabilities.
• Lead a cross-functional team that defines current and future technology needs while leveraging the strength of approved suppliers and potential technology leaders in our markets.
• Balance global requirements of Tektronix with our supply base while expanding our supply chain to achieve lower risk alternatives.
• Able to use lean tools to drive business results with a continuous improvement mindset. Lead workshops and kaizens within an operations environment.
• Identify and mitigate internal and external risks to the commodity including development of business continuity plans with high-risk suppliers.
• Willingness to manage additional commodities to meet business needs and strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience; MBA preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in procurement with demonstrated success in contract and commercial terms negotiation and administration, quality assurance and procurement management.
• Capable of making tradeoffs between technical requirements, quality, commercial terms, risk management, logistics, regional sourcing plans and price when making strategic supplier selection decisions.
• Experience working with design engineers and technical partners to develop roadmaps, statement of work requirements and associated cost models.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and project management experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated business acumen.
• 5 years of knowledge and experience with PCB manufacturers and their associated industries. International, multiple-site experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional matrixed team with people in remote locations.
• Microsoft Office applications skills required.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time.

Skills

• Lean tools
• Workshops and kaizens
• Business continuity planning
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract and commercial terms negotiation
• Quality assurance
• Project management

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Pay Range: 91700.00-170100.00 (in local currency)

Schedule

Not specified.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

Tektronix Overview

Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

ITAR Compliance

This position is also subject to ITAR. The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.