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LayerZero Power Systems · 2 months ago

Commodity Manager – Electronics

Aurora,OH,US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

LayerZero Power Systems Inc. is a globally recognized leader in providing advanced power distribution solutions for critical industries. The Commodity Manager – Electronics will develop and execute sourcing strategies for key electronic components, ensuring supplier capacity and performance align with the company's growth and production demands.

Consumer GoodsElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commodity strategies for electronic components and assemblies

Conduct market and supplier analysis to understand cost structures, capacity, and risks

Lead sourcing initiatives from RFQ through contract negotiation and long-term agreements

Build a resilient, scalable supply base to support production growth and new product launches

Collaborate with Operations and SIOP teams to align supplier capacity with production forecasts

Assess supplier scalability and lead times to support demand surges and ramp-ups

Develop capacity models and tools to identify bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies

Lead supplier readiness reviews for critical programs

Define and track KPIs for delivery, quality, lead time, responsiveness, and cost

Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to drive continuous improvement

Implement corrective actions for performance gaps using data-driven insights

Identify cost reduction opportunities through volume leverage, alternate sourcing, and design collaboration

Monitor global supply chain trends to manage cost and risk exposure

Collaborate with suppliers to optimize logistics and reduce lead times

Participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to streamline procurement processes

Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with business objectives

Support new product development with supplier sourcing and manufacturability input

Utilize ERP and analytics tools for supplier data management and performance dashboards

Support ERP enhancements and data governance initiatives for improved visibility

Qualification

Commodity managementStrategic sourcingSupplier performance managementERP systemsLean Six SigmaData-driven decision makingNegotiation skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCross-functional collaborationRelationship building

Required

7+ years in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or supplier development in a manufacturing environment (electronics or electro-mechanical preferred)

Proven experience in supplier capacity planning and performance improvement

Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

Data-driven decision maker with measurable results

Ability to scale supplier performance in high-growth environments

Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field