Sourcing Commodity Manager – Power Accessories & Third-Party Buy

About the Role

OmniOn Power is seeking a Sourcing Commodity Manager to develop, lead, and execute the global sourcing strategy for the third-party buy portfolio, focusing on power accessories including batteries, cables, chargers, and power devices supporting the Core and Datacenter Bus. This role manages external manufacturers (ODMs/OEMs) to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), secure component capacity, and ensure on-time delivery. Based in Plano, TX, this position reports directly to the Global Sourcing Leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year lifecycle strategies for the third-party power accessories commodity portfolio.
• Evaluate, qualify, and manage external manufacturers (ODMs/OEMs) through rigorous Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) in partnership with Quality and Materials teams.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to identify strategic supplier offerings, aligning roadmap technologies with customer system requirements.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and manage matrix pricing to maximize project profitability.
• Build "should-cost" models to drive continuous cost-out initiatives, lead-time reductions, and favorable payment terms (cash flow optimization).
• Track global market drivers, forecast material trends, and secure supplier capacity allocations to prevent component shortages.
• Resolve day-to-day supplier exceptions (quality issues, transport damage, delivery delays) and streamline SAP data integrity, including material master updates and accounts payable dispute resolutions.
• Leverage enterprise-wide spend by collaborating with the Global Commodity counterparts to consolidate the supply base.
• Travel as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) required; Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct experience negotiating complex supplier contracts and commercial terms.
• Prior experience sourcing power electronics, battery technologies, custom cabling, or managing electronics ODMs/OEMs.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP (specifically material master management and purchasing modules).
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to multitask, influence matrixed teams, and challenge the status quo under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional oral, written, and cross-cultural communication skills.