Commodity Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

4d•$112,700 - $179,400•Onsite

About The Position

As a Commodity Manager and a member of the Teradyne’s Product Test Group Supply Chain team, you will manage the sourcing of electronics used on our test solutions. Our team moves quickly and you must too. Teradyne has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better partners with us as we challenge our supply chain on technology road map, cost, quality, and speed of execution.

Requirements

10-15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Electronics Manufacturing.
College degree in supply chain management, business management, or Engineering field.
Technical procurement or planning experience with Electronic Components, PCBs, and PCBAs.
Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP).
Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files.
Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, capacity management).
Ability to multi-task activities, set priorities, and adhere to schedules in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with optical photonics parts and technologies highly desirable.
Technical knowledge and experience in photonic components like VCSELs, Photodiodes, modulators, PICs (Photonic Integrated Circuits), Emitters, receivers, transceivers, Fiber & waveguides (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for Electronic Components required across our test solutions.
Work directly with global Engineering teams and key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development.
Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use.
Negotiate purchasing/pricing contracts and MSA’s to ensure continuity of supply and protect Teradyne’s interests, and acting as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges.
Partner with internal resources to drive urgent closure of any quality concern.
Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production.
Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment.
Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget.
Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.