Commodity Manager, Electronics

Commodity Manager, Electronics

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Job Responsibilities

The Commodity Manager, Electronics will be responsible for electronic supplier management, components purchasing, and inventory to support both the Akron Brass, Weldon, and Fire & Safety Group businesses as required.

Reports To (Title): Director of Supply Chain

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers

Seeks out, identifies, and qualifies new electronics and contract manufacturing suppliers

Oversees and maintains inventories for all electronic components

Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future electronics buying trends and markets

Assesses financial risks of purchases regarding excess or PPV control

Works and negotiates with suppliers to ensure market pricing for the business unit(s)

Understand current market conditions, Geo-political environment and incorporate into commodity strategies to effectively mitigate supply chain risk.

Utilizes 80/20 mindset to establish strategies and reduce supply base complexity for assigned commodities. This also includes identifying opportunities for product complexity reduction and leading project teams to do so

Knowledge, Skills and Required Abilities

Required experience in identifying and developing new electronics suppliers, buying electronic components (PCBs, controllers) and turnkey electronics products through contract manufacturers

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to function well in a high-paced environment

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.

5+ years in a prior electronics commodities' role or similar

Work Environment

25% travel.

Perform general office functions.

Visual acuity required for close detail work and computer use.

General manufacturing, warehouse, and office environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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