Commodity Manager

Aston Carter • Waukesha, WI

1d • $115,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Commodity Manager, Electronic Components is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for electronic components, including semiconductors, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), connectors, sensors, relays, capacitors, resistors, and other electronic commodities. The role manages supplier relationships, drives cost reduction initiatives, mitigates supply chain risks, negotiates contracts, and ensures continuity of supply to support manufacturing operations. The Commodity Manager partners with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Quality, and suppliers to optimize procurement performance while maintaining quality and delivery standards.

This is a contract-to-hire position based fully onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The pay range is $115,000 per year. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing electronic components, semiconductors, PCBAs, connectors, sensors, or related commodities.
• APICS, CPSM, CPM, or related procurement certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for electronic component categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and business reviews to meet quality, cost, delivery, and service expectations.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and long-term supply agreements.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, value engineering, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and supply chain risks affecting electronic components, including semiconductor availability and pricing fluctuations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development on component selection, alternate sourcing strategies, and lifecycle management.
• Manage supplier capacity, allocation challenges, and supply continuity plans to minimize production disruptions.
• Support new product introductions by sourcing components and qualifying suppliers according to project timelines.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and market intelligence to guide procurement decisions.
• Partner with Quality teams to resolve supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with company procurement policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Health insurance, starting the first day of the first full month.
• 401(k) matching: the company matches 2% if the employee contributes 4%.
• Three weeks of PTO initially, with the possibility of negotiating up to four weeks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level