Commodity Manager - based in Syracuse

Job Summary

Our client, a global technology-driven manufacturer, is seeking a Commodity Manager to support a growing and highly collaborative procurement organization focused on highly engineered, precision products and customized manufacturing solutions. This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the stability and resources of a global company with the energy, visibility, and pace of a developing team environment.

This role will lead sourcing strategy and supplier management across a complex electronics and contract manufacturing portfolio. The position offers strong cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on supplier performance, cost optimization, supply continuity, and long-term sourcing strategy. The company is looking for someone who is energized by innovation, enjoys solving complex supply chain and manufacturing challenges, and is excited by the opportunity for long-term growth and upward mobility within the organization.

Commodity areas include:

• PCBAs (printed circuit board assemblies)
• Electronic components (active and passive)
• Sensors and specialty electronic modules
• Cable assemblies and connectors
• Power supplies
• Contract electronics manufacturing (CEM/EMS) services

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFP processes, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Build strong supplier partnerships focused on quality, delivery, innovation, and cost competitiveness.
• Manage electronics and contract manufacturing suppliers across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity performance metrics.
• Identify and implement cost savings, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, and ongoing supplier development activities.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Planning teams on new product introductions, component selection, design changes, and obsolescence management.
• Support supply continuity planning for long-lead and allocation-sensitive electronic components.
• Maintain procurement and supplier data within ERP systems and support reporting and analytics activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Electronics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 6+ years of strategic sourcing, commodity management, or category management experience.
• Experience sourcing electronic components, PCBAs, or contract manufacturing services preferred.
• Strong understanding of electronics supply chains, manufacturing processes, and component sourcing.
• Experience managing supplier relationships in technically complex or highly engineered environments.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and supplier management skills.
• ERP system experience required; SAP experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in electronics, industrial technology, instrumentation, medical device, or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with contract electronics manufacturing (CEM/EMS) operations and supplier qualification processes.
• Understanding of electronic component market trends, lead time management, and obsolescence planning.
• Experience with supplier quality standards, first article inspections, PPAP, or corrective action processes.
• Experience with spend analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, CPIM, IPC, CQE, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.