We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Commodity Manager – PCBA & Electronics to lead global sourcing initiatives across Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA), electronic components, EMS providers, and related technologies in a rapidly growing, acquisition-focused manufacturing organization.

This role will play a critical part in scaling and transforming the global supply base while supporting aggressive growth objectives, supplier consolidation efforts, new product introductions, operational integration of acquired businesses, and enterprise-wide cost optimization initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong commercial leadership, technical understanding of electronics manufacturing, supplier development expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment with evolving priorities and significant executive visibility.

This position will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, and executive leadership to build a resilient, scalable, and high-performing global supply network.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Category Leadership

• Develop and execute global category strategies for PCBAs, electronic components, EMS providers, and related electronics commodities. 
• Drive supplier rationalization, preferred supplier adoption, and spend consolidation across multiple business units and acquired companies. 
• Support acquisition integration activities by evaluating inherited supply bases, identifying synergies, mitigating risks, and implementing sourcing standardization strategies. 
• Build long-term commodity roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives, regionalization strategies, and operational scalability. 

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Establish and manage strategic relationships with key EMS providers, electronics manufacturers, and component suppliers globally. 
• Lead executive-level supplier reviews focused on cost, quality, delivery, capacity planning, technology alignment, and continuous improvement. 
• Develop supplier performance metrics and accountability frameworks, including: 
  • On-Time Delivery (OTD) 
  • PPM/Quality Performance 
  • Lead Time Reduction 
  • Cost Savings & PPV 
  • Responsiveness & Capacity Support 
• Drive corrective actions and supplier development initiatives when performance      gaps arise. 

Cost Optimization & Commercial Leadership

• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, tooling, inventory strategies, and long-term supply agreements. 
• Identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement initiatives. 
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support value engineering, should-cost analysis, make-vs-buy decisions, and design-for-cost initiatives. 
• Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, tariffs, and geopolitical risks impacting electronics supply chains and develop mitigation strategies proactively. 

Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management

• Develop sourcing strategies that improve supply continuity, dual sourcing, regional diversification, and supplier capacity alignment. 
• Assess and mitigate risks related to: 
  • Sole-source  dependencies 
  • Component  shortages 
  • Geopolitical exposure 
  • Tariffs and trade compliance 
  • Financial instability 
  • Capacity constraints 
• Support business continuity planning for critical electronic commodities and suppliers. 

Acquisition & Growth Enablement

• Support due diligence activities for acquisitions involving electronics or PCBA supply chains. 
• Evaluate supplier contracts, pricing structures, manufacturing footprints, inventory exposure, and operational risks within acquired businesses. 
• Lead post-acquisition sourcing integration initiatives focused on: 
  • Supplier consolidation 
  • Preferred supplier conversion 
  • Contract harmonization 
  • Cost synergy capture 
  • Process standardization 
• Help establish scalable sourcing processes capable of supporting rapid organizational growth. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Product Management to align sourcing strategies with business objectives. 
• Support new product introductions (NPI), product transfers, and global manufacturing expansion initiatives. 
• Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to executive leadership regarding supply market conditions and sourcing opportunities. 

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Drive process improvements that enhance sourcing efficiency, data visibility,  supplier performance, and procurement scalability. 
• Champion digitization, analytics, and data-driven decision-making within the sourcing organization. 
• Support development of standardized sourcing tools, KPI dashboards, supplier scorecards, and governance processes across divisions.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain leadership within electronics manufacturing environments. 
• Strong experience managing EMS providers, PCBAs, electronic components, and global supplier relationships. 
• Experience supporting high-growth, multi-site, or acquisition-driven organizations strongly preferred. 
• Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and supply chain optimization results. 
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills. 
• Understanding  of electronics manufacturing processes, component supply chains, and global market dynamics. 
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders in a matrixed organization. 
• Strong  analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities. 
• Comfortable  operating in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and high levels of accountability. 
• Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, and supplier performance management tools preferred. 
• CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or similar certifications are a plus.