Electrical Commodities Manager

Axcelis Technologies•Beverly, MA

1d•$137,678 - $206,518

About The Position

The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for PCBAs, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and related electronic components. The role owns supplier strategy, cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and supply continuity, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain.
Experience with PCBAs, cable/wire harnesses, electronics manufacturing, or contract manufacturers.
Strong negotiation, cost-analysis, supplier-management, and commercial skills.
Experience managing global suppliers and complex supply-chain risks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor equipment or other high-mix, low-volume technical manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global commodity strategies for PCBA and cable/harness suppliers.
Lead supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements.
Drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing, and design optimization.
Manage supplier performance for cost, quality, delivery, lead time, and capacity.
Develop strategic supplier relationships and lead regular business reviews.
Identify and mitigate supply risks, including single-source exposure, capacity constraints, long lead-time components, obsolescence, tariffs, and geopolitical risk.
Lead sourcing and supplier readiness for new product introductions and engineering changes.
Partner with Engineering on DFM, alternate components, standardization, and product lifecycle and obsolescence management.
Lead recovery and escalation activities for supplier shortages or performance issues impacting production.