Commodity Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

About the Division

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace Division delivers advanced, mission-critical test solutions to military and aerospace customers worldwide. Our comprehensive portfolio supports the entire test lifecycle across factory, depot, and field environments, with continued growth driven by next-generation defense programs and modernization initiatives. We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce made up of people from diverse backgrounds united by a shared commitment to excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment where our employees, and the communities around us, can thrive.

Teradyne cultivates a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team—one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About the Role

As a Commodity Manager and a member of Teradyne’s Product Test Group Supply Chain team, you will manage the sourcing of electronics used on our test solutions. Our team moves quickly, and you must too. Teradyne has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better partners as we challenge our supply chain on technology roadmap, cost, quality, and speed of execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a domestic supply base for Electronic Components required across our test solutions. Experience with Defense and Aerospace technologies/suppliers is highly desirable.
• Work directly with local Engineering teams and key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development.
• Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use.
• Negotiate purchasing/pricing contracts and MSAs to ensure continuity of supply and protect Teradyne’s interests, acting as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges.
• Partner with internal resources to drive urgent closure of any quality concerns.
• Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment.
• Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget.
• Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or Electronics Manufacturing.
• College degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Engineering.
• Technical procurement or planning experience with Electronic Components and PCBAs.
• Experience working with ITAR, EAR, or export-controlled products, or regulated supply chains.
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP).
• Ability to read technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawings, BOMs, and related files.
• Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing, and driving results.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
• Technical knowledge and experience with Military and Aerospace electronics and subsystems.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills (e.g., cost modeling, quotation analysis, capacity management).
• Ability to multi-task activities, set priorities, and adhere to schedules in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Willingness to travel—estimated 15-20% of the time as needed.

This position is local to the job location, and relocation is not provided. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship and requires the ability to work with ITAR and export-controlled products and data. All candidates must be one of the following: US Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee, or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance programs

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $130,200 - $186,800. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the amount will correspond with experience and skill set. The range may fluctuate depending on demand and location. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.