Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager – Strategic Supplier Management (Hardware Infrastructure) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to own the sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and supply health for high-volume hardware commodities supporting infrastructure and data center products. This role is responsible for developing long-term supplier strategies, ensuring supply continuity, improving supplier performance, and partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Finance, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness. The ideal candidate has experience managing strategic suppliers within high-volume electronics, cloud infrastructure, server, networking, or hardware manufacturing environments and can effectively communicate supply risks and business recommendations to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities Strategic Supplier Management Own strategic relationships with global suppliers and contract manufacturers (ODMs/EMS partners). Develop long-term commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business growth and product roadmaps. Lead supplier business reviews, performance improvement plans, and executive-level supplier engagements. Negotiate commercial terms, lead times, capacity commitments, and supply agreements. Commodity & Supply Strategy Own one or more hardware commodity categories (e.g., PCBs, power supplies, connectors, mechanicals, memory, storage, networking components, semiconductors, sheet metal, cables, or similar). Drive supplier allocation strategies, dual sourcing initiatives, and supplier qualification activities. Monitor market trends, supply constraints, pricing movements, and technology roadmaps to support sourcing decisions. Supply Planning & Risk Management Analyse demand, forecast, inventory, and supplier capacity to identify supply risks before they impact production. Develop mitigation strategies including alternate sourcing, capacity expansion, risk buys, and recovery plans. Partner with Planning teams to balance demand versus supplier capacity across multiple programs. Maintain overall supply health and ensure business continuity. Drive continuous supplier performance improvements in: Lead Time Reduction On-Time Delivery (OTD) Capacity Utilisation Quality Performance Inventory Health Establish supplier scorecards and monitor key performance indicators. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate closely with: Supply Planning Manufacturing Finance Quality Operations Logistics Program Management Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and component availability throughout product development and production ramps. Executive Communication Translate complex supply chain data into concise, decision-ready updates for senior leadership. Present supplier health, capacity outlook, supply risks, mitigation plans, and strategic recommendations during executive reviews. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related discipline. 7+ years of experience in Commodity Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain. Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships in high-volume manufacturing environments. Strong knowledge of demand planning, MRP, supply planning, inventory management, and supplier performance metrics. Experience driving supplier improvements in lead time, OTD, capacity, and cost. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex demand and supply data. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Finance, and Manufacturing teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, cloud infrastructure, servers, networking hardware, storage, AI hardware, or enterprise electronics. Experience working with ODMs/EMS manufacturers such as Flex, Jabil, Celestica, Foxconn, Quanta, Pegatron, Sanmina, or similar. Knowledge of semiconductor supply chains and electronic component sourcing. Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp activities. Advanced proficiency with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems, along with Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). Success Profile The ideal Commodity Manager is someone who can: Build trusted strategic partnerships with global suppliers. Develop long-term sourcing and commodity strategies. Identify and mitigate supply risks before they affect production. Improve supplier performance through measurable KPIs. Balance demand against supplier capacity in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Lead cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Planning, Operations, and Finance. Present supply chain insights and recommendations to senior leadership with confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr