Commodity Manager - Electronics

At HED, Inc. we are customer focused, respectful, passionate, collaborative, and agile – guided by our mission to create innovative quality products that make a difference when it matters, enabling a better, safer, connected world. Our people understand the velocity at which our hi-tech markets change, ever driving the need for curious, future oriented teammates to help us continuously improve our processes, products, and service. Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our customers, because we understand our success depends on world-class products and service delivered on time by an empowered and engaged team. We share success with continued learning, rewards, recognition, flexibility, and celebrations. Proud of what we do and how we do it.

We are one team, one voice, one outcome and we are looking for a Commodity Manager to join us and help make a difference when it matters! We are unable to provide Sponsorship now or in the future due to nature of work. We require eligibility as an ITAR “US Person.”

As a Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for the development of foundational sourcing and purchasing skills in the electronics/PCBA environment while supporting day-to-day operations and learning category management fundamentals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop and execute commodity strategies to support cost, quality, and delivery targets.

· Manage sourcing decisions, cost negotiations, and supplier performance for assigned categories.

· Drive continuous improvement in pricing, lead times, and supply assurance.

· Partner with engineering on new product development (NPD) for component and assembly sourcing.

· Identify alternate sources for critical or obsolete electronic components.

· Support make/buy decisions and cost-modeling for electronics assemblies.

· Collaborate with planning, quality, and engineering to resolve material issues.

· Maintain supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).

· Focus Areas

o Category ownership and supplier performance accountability.

o Integration of sourcing strategies with company SIOP and NPI processes.

o Process efficiencies within department

o Building cross-functional alignment with Engineering and Operations.

· Typical Metrics

o Cost-savings and cost-avoidance achieved (% of spend).

o Supplier OTD and quality metrics (PPM).

o PPV (Purchase Price Variance) reduction.

o Supplier risk mitigation actions completed (LCR, AVL alternatives).

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.

· Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience

· Comprehensive understanding of integrated supply chain management including principles, methods, and practices related to procurement.

· Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse groups of people.

· Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

· Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise judgment and make critical decisions.

· Thorough understanding of how to select and build appropriate supply strategies based on operational needs (current and future).

· Highly committed team player, flexible, and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

· Microsoft literate (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

· Fluent in English.

· Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as required up to 10%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Strong understanding of PCBA assemblies, component lifecycle management, and electronics market trends.

· Intermediate to advanced cost analysis skills (should-cost modeling, TCO analysis).

· Familiarity with supply-chain risk management, including lead-time variability and part obsolescence.

· Effective negotiation and contract management capabilities.

· Data-driven decision-making using ERP and spend analytics tools.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch 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 vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Infrequent travel to a supplier’s location may be required and may include factory or test environments. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those, an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you meet the eligibility requirements for an ITAR "US Person?"
• Do you have experience sourcing components for printed circuit boards?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person