Commodity Manager - Electronic Components

About the role

Lutron is seeking a self-motivated, collaborative Commodity Manager - Electronic Components to join our procurement team at our Global Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA. In this role, you will develop strategies to strengthen Lutron’s supply chain and maintain our position as the world-leading lighting and shade control provider. You will manage executive-level supplier relationships and serve as a key communications link between Lutron’s internal customers and vendors, ensuring supplier capabilities align with company needs and service levels are met to deliver high-quality, on-time solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic commodity plan to enhance operational flexibility and profitability.
• Build a world-class supply chain, improve delivery rates, and reduce risk through supply strategies.
• Select, manage, and develop key electronic device suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to align the commodity management strategy with short-term and long-term product development needs.
• Develop and implement cost reduction and capacity strategies through value analysis, inventory management, and optimization.
• Propagate Lutron’s supplier culture globally.
• Develop and maintain executive-level supplier relationships.
• Continuously benchmark suppliers to ensure best-in-class commodity management.
• Address emerging supply chain issues, such as logistical challenges, material supply availability, and vendor capability.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure service level expectations are met.
• Assist new product teams in developing relationships with new and existing suppliers to match product needs with supplier capabilities and new technologies.
• Collaborate with business teams to ensure accurate forecasting of components and alignment with vendor supply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of industry experience in the electronic components industry, with at least 3 years in commodity management.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.

About Lutron

Lutron Electronics is the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions, enabling consistent, annual growth. The company is known for unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing customers globally. Lutron invests in developing new technologies and services, expanding technical capabilities and global presence, and attracting and retaining top talent. Employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring opportunities for continued growth and education in a dynamic, people-centric, and technology-driven organization.