Electronics Commodity Buyer

Clarios • Glendale, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electronics Commodity Buyer will support and develop the global procurement strategy for BMS and electronics commodities including PCBA, SMT components, sensors, microcontrollers, ICs, semiconductors, connectors, and electronic subassemblies. The role partners closely with SMT operations, Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Global Purchasing to ensure cost, quality, delivery, lifecycle stability, and technology competitiveness across global Clarios programs.

Requirements

• University degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics procurement including SMT components, PCB/PCBA, semiconductors, sensors, or BMS electronics.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices, contract negotiation, and commercial risk management.
• Strong capability in SAP, ERP tools, cost analysis, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive electronics, BMS, PCBA sourcing, or energy-storage electronics.
• Knowledge of electronics standards including IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, J-STD-001, AEC-Q100/101/200.
• Awareness of JEDEC & ZVEI PCN/EOL processes and lifecycle risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for electronics and BMS-related commodities.
• Lead negotiations for global/regional materials including active/passive components, semiconductors, and PCB/PCBA assemblies.
• Evaluate supplier quotations considering IPC workmanship class requirements and AEC-Q qualification impacts.
• Conduct supplier selection, contract negotiation, long-term agreements, and supplier performance reviews.
• Support capacity planning and supply assurance strategies for SMT and BMS electronics, including PCN/EOL risk mitigation.
• Work with Engineering on design-to-cost, lifecycle analysis, AML management, and BOM optimization.
• Work with program management team to meet the timeline, cost targets and project milestones.
• Collaborate with SMT operations on build readiness for prototype, B-sample, DV, and PV phases.
• Collaborate with Plan buyer / material planner for supply chain related topics in the series production.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through volume bundling, dual sourcing, and lifecycle-driven sourcing actions. Annual cost reduction and negotiation.
• Support global procurement process optimization and sourcing governance.
• Contribute to long-term commodity strategy and manage complex commercial and lifecycle issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level