Global Commodity Manager - Electrical

About the Role

The Global Commodity Manager – Electrical is responsible for the strategic management of assigned commodities and products worldwide by working with cross‑functional teams and owning the supplier process and supplier performance. This role also manages the creation and execution of sourcing strategies that produce tangible value through reduced total cost of material acquisition, revenue and gross‑margin improvement, supply‑base alignment, enhanced product quality, and overall risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver material cost productivity to the cost of goods sold leveraging continuous improvement methodologies.
• Define and communicate commodity and supplier strategies.
• Manage supplier expectations and performance, driving corrective action and improvements as prescribed using data analytics.
• Develop, negotiate, and execute agreements with suppliers.
• Champion supplier development and conduct quarterly business reviews.
• Ensure all procurement complies with applicable regulations, laws, and standard practices.
• Evaluate current and new suppliers to improve service levels, total cost, and efficiency.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements to maximize value per dollar of expenditure and achieve high inventory turns.
• Optimize the supply chain from suppliers to customers by focusing on lead‑time reduction.
• Participate in and/or lead cross‑functional teams related to quality, price, inventories, and material availability.
• Report on supplier and commodity market analysis by monitoring trends.
• Participate in supplier quality audits for conformance to corporate requirements.
• Own and update supplier scorecards.
• Act as SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Six (6) years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier quality, or operational management.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred.
• Previous experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts, and methodologies.
• Previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
• Experience sourcing printed circuit board assemblies in a global EMS supply‑base model.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated skills in cost reduction and bidding techniques to maximize value.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques, including strategic supplier concepts.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality toolbox, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to assess critical market dynamics, conduct end‑to‑end industry assessments, and analyze the competitive landscape for engines.
• Ability to identify market and supply risks/liabilities and develop contingency plans.
• Track, report, and reconcile all material price variation (EPPV) and purchase price variation (APPV) to financial teams.
• Highly self‑motivated; able to work under pressure, maintain composure during rapidly changing situations, analyze issues, and take effective actions to meet deadlines.
• ERP knowledge.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and many more.
• State‑of‑the‑art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and numerous employee activities.
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow employees, both current and retirees, to gather with families and co‑workers.
• Eligible for summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day).
• Opportunities to volunteer during storms, supporting customer support teams, production lines, or repairing generators in storm‑affected areas.
• Strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through celebrations, Fun Days, and daily Jeans Day.
• Product loan and discount programs.