Commodity Specialist

Fast Growing Aerospace Electronics Manufacturing operation seeks a proven Procurement professional with background sourcing PCBA assemblies. This individual will manage key contract manufacturing partners and ensure key supplier metrics are met. This individual will manage the supplier base and evaluate new suppliers that can improvement overall supplier performance. This role will retain some tactical aspects (cutting PO's) but definitely leans more on the strategic side of supplier management. Project Management experience strongly preferred. This role will have significant growth potential beyond this role. Outstanding benefits and excellent work environment.

The Commodity Specialist will provide leadership in sourcing electronic commodities including PCBAs, cables, electronic components, and key technology commodities. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing supplier sourcing and initiating cost savings projects and opportunities. The job will drive the process of locating and maintaining the best sources of supply for the components, materials, and services for the company. This role is critical to the overall operational performance and financial health of the organization due to the scale and impact of the supply chain, sourcing decisions, and supplier capacity and capabilities. This is an individual contributor position and does not have direct reports.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier evaluation and selection for PCBA, cables and electronic components.
• Lead negotiator for key technology, source directed items.
• Manage competitive quoting process to drive cost savings and negotiate long-term agreements.
• Develop new supplier capabilities/competencies through strategic supplier partnerships to generate competitive advantages.
• Manage supplier New Product Introduction (NPI) in collaboration with cross functional teams including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering and Operations.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans, supplier risk assessments and monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on cost reduction projects, priorities, and goals.
• Maintain Purchasing procedures in relation to Global Trade Compliance and ISO procedures..
• Identify cost drivers, risk/opportunities, and manufacturing feasibility.

Job Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience sourcing activities for electronic commodities.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. Advancement potential beyond this role would require a 4 year degree
• Strong negotiating and organization skills.
• Track record in achieving cost savings.
• Technical knowledge of PCBA Manufacturing
• Self-directed to create and implement action plans for cost saving and lead-time reductions.
• ERP experience and advanced Excel Skills.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Able and willing to travel to suppliers as needed (travel less than 10%)