Commodity Manager for Contract Manufacturing

About the role

Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s Electrification & Automation (EA) team delivers energy distribution systems and solutions that power today’s electrical grids—and shape tomorrow’s. From electric-vehicle charging and photovoltaic inverters to medium-voltage distribution equipment and automation solutions, our portfolio supports the evolving needs of a more reliable, sustainable, and future-ready grid.

As Commodity Manager – Contract Manufacturing, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies for contract manufacturing of switchgear, electrical components, and power electronics products. This role ensures a competitive, agile, and high-performance supply chain that meets Siemens Smart Infrastructure EA business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity strategies for switchgear assemblies, busbar systems, power electronics, and related components.
• Align sourcing strategies with business goals for cost productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to understand cost structures, capacity, and risks.
• Select and manage suppliers capable of delivering high-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Establish long-term partnerships with EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) providers and contract manufacturers.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead regular supplier performance reviews (e.g., Quarterly Business Reviews - QBRs) focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Proactively address and resolve supplier performance issues, non-conformances, and delivery challenges to minimize impact on production.
• Negotiate contracts for contract manufacturing and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage frame agreements and global pooling strategies for cost optimization.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through volume leverage, alternate sourcing, and design collaboration.
• Monitor global supply chain trends to mitigate risks related to tariffs, logistics, and material shortages.
• Work closely with engineering, PLM, and quality teams to ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions (NPI).
• Support product lifecycle management and integrate supplier expertise into portfolio decisions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within electrical or power electronics products manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with EMS contract manufacturing environments and global supplier markets.
• Proficiency in tools like SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cost modeling, risk management, and supplier performance metrics.
• Knowledge of switchgear assemblies, busbar systems, and power electronics components.

Pay

$74,970 – $128,520 per year