Commodity Manager, Electronics

About the Role

This position is responsible for electronics supplier management, components purchasing, and inventory to support the Akron Brass, Weldon, and Fire & Safety Group businesses.

Reports to: Director of Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Seeks out, identifies, and qualifies new electronics and contract manufacturing suppliers
• Oversees and maintains inventories for all electronic components
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future electronics buying trends and markets
• Assesses financial risks of purchases regarding excess or PPV control
• Works and negotiates with suppliers to ensure market pricing for the business unit(s)
• Understands current market conditions, geo-political environment, and incorporates into commodity strategies to effectively mitigate supply chain risk
• Utilizes 80/20 mindset to establish strategies and reduce supply base complexity for assigned commodities, including identifying opportunities for product complexity reduction and leading project teams

Requirements

• Required experience in identifying and developing new electronics suppliers, buying electronic components (PCBs, controllers), and turnkey electronics products through contract manufacturers
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred
• 5+ years in a prior electronics commodities' role or similar

Work Environment

• 25% travel
• Perform general office functions
• Visual acuity required for close detail work and computer use
• General manufacturing, warehouse, and office environment