Commodity Manager - Electronic Components

OverviewLutron is looking for a self-motivated, collaborative Commodity Manager - Electronic Components to join our team out of our Global Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA. In this role, you will be a key member of our procurement team focused on electronic components, developing the strategies used to strengthen Lutron’s supply chain and maintain our position as the world-leading lighting and shade control provider. You will apply your knowledge of commodity management to Lutron’s evolving business needs through the management of executive-level supplier relationships. In this role, you will serve as a key communications link between Lutron internal customers and vendors, ensuring supplier capabilities match company needs and service levels are met to deliver on-time high quality customer solutions.  ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning: Develop and execute a strategic commodity plan to enhance operational flexibility and profitability Supplier Management: Work collaboratively to build a world class supply chain, improve delivery rates to customers, and reduce risk through the execution of supply strategies Supplier Management: Select, manage and develop our key electronic device suppliers Engineering Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering leadership to ensure the commodity management strategy is aligned with their short-term and long-term needs for product developmentCost and Capacity Strategies: Develop and implement cost reduction and capacity strategies through value analysis, inventory management, and optimization Global Supplier Culture: Take ownership of propagating Lutron’s supplier culture globally  Executive Relationships: Develop and maintain executive-level supplier relationships Benchmarking: Continuously benchmark suppliers to ensure best-in-class commodity management Problem Solving: Address emerging supply chain issues, such as logistical challenges, material supply availability, and vendor capability Performance Monitoring: Ensure suppliers are meeting our expectations for service level performanceNew Product Support: Assist new product teams in developing relationships with new and existing suppliers to match product needs with supplier capabilities and new technologies Forecasting: Collaborate with business teams to ensure accurate forecasting of components and alignment with vendor supplyQualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field8+ years of industry experience in the electronic components industry; at least 3 years’ experience in commodity managementWillingness to travel approximately 20% of the timeYou are authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require Lutron to sponsor you for any work visa, such as an H-1B, either immediately or at any time in the future. Lutron does not offer work visa sponsorship for this positionLutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at .Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics