Commodity Manager - PCBA

Forj Medical•Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

The Commodity Manager – PCBA develops and executes sourcing strategies for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and related electronic component commodities to build a reliable, cost-effective, high-performing supply base. The role leads supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management for Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers and electronic component suppliers. It partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Buyers to support new product introduction and production of PCBA-based assemblies. The role also drives cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supply continuity for sustaining production and transfer projects; monitors electronic component markets and supply chain risks; supports supplier audits and corrective actions; maintains sourcing documentation and ERP data; and leads continuous improvement while mentoring procurement team members. The position works in an office environment and on the manufacturing floor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering (Electrical/Electronics preferred), or a related field.
At least 7 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, and commodity management experience.
At least 3 years of experience specifically sourcing PCBA, electronic components, or EMS services.
Experience negotiating EMS/contract manufacturing agreements and managing supplier performance.
Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management skills.
Working knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, THT, and testing, and EMS business models.
Familiarity with electronic component categories, including semiconductors, passives, connectors, and bare boards.
Awareness of IPC standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
Strong negotiation, financial, and analytical skills, including experience navigating semiconductor allocation and lead-time volatility.
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or MBA.
Medical device or contract manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute commodity strategies for PCBA and electronic components, including EMS providers, bare boards, passives, semiconductors, connectors, and related materials.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including identifying, qualifying, and selecting EMS/contract manufacturers and electronic component suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supplier agreements with EMS partners and component distributors/OEMs.
Manage PCBA supplier performance through demand forecasting, scorecards, and business reviews.
Drive cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supply continuity for PCBA sustaining production and transfer projects, including component obsolescence and end-of-life risk management.
Partner with Engineering on supplier selection, design-for-manufacturing/design-for-test input, and delivery speed for new product introductions involving PCBA and electronic assemblies.
Collaborate with Buyers and Planning to resolve material shortages, allocation issues, and supplier escalations for electronic components.
Lead RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for PCBA and electronic component commodities.
Monitor electronic component markets, including semiconductor lead times, allocation, and pricing trends, and identify supply chain risks and opportunities.
Support supplier audits and corrective actions with Quality, including IPC-standard compliance for PCBA suppliers.
Maintain sourcing documentation and ERP data integrity for PCBA-related parts and suppliers.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor procurement team members.
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.