Sr. Commodity Manager for Contract Manufacturing

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About the role

We are looking for a Sr. Commodity Manager - Contract Manufacturing based in Wendell, NC. This role is part of Smart Infrastructure’s Electrification & Automation (EA) team, which delivers energy distribution systems and solutions shaping tomorrow’s grid. The EA team at our U.S. headquarters in Wendell engineers, manufactures, and assembles EV chargers, photovoltaic solutions, motor control centers, retrofit and replacement breakers, and more. Relocation assistance is available.

The Sr. Commodity Manager develops and executes sourcing strategies for contract manufacturing of switchgear, power modules, and power electronics products, ensuring a competitive, agile, and high-performance supply chain that meets business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity strategies for switchgear assemblies, busbar systems, power electronics, and related components, aligning with cost productivity, quality, and on-time delivery goals.
• 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, establishing long-term partnerships with EMS providers and contract manufacturers.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead regular supplier performance reviews (e.g., Quarterly Business Reviews) focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Proactively address and resolve supplier performance issues, non-conformances, and delivery challenges to minimize production impact.
• 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.
• Collaborate 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.
  • 8+ 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

$91,463 – $156,794, with a target bonus of 10%.