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HID · 7 hours ago

Commodity Manager Specialist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

HID is a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, specializing in secure identity solutions. The Commodity Manager Specialist will oversee HID's North American supply base, managing supplier relationships, procurement activities, and strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure supply chain resilience and cost optimization.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Acting as a strategic liaison between HID’s North American supply base and contract manufacturers in APAC across a wide range of product categories, ensuring continuity of supply, quality, and cost competitiveness

Leading the RFQ, negotiation, and cost reduction initiatives for assigned commodities in North America

Identifying and evaluating potential new suppliers based on commodity strategy, cost structure, and risk profile

Collaborating with suppliers on technical specifications and process capabilities, ensuring alignment with HID design and performance requirements

Supporting escalations from operations teams tied to supplier performance gaps

Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality to support issue resolution, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives

Monitoring supplier performance, identifying risks, and leading corrective action planning in collaboration with stakeholders

Maintaining ongoing supplier business reviews and continuous improvement dialogues

Maintaining all documentation related to supplier onboarding, contract terms, cost tracking, and compliance with internal sourcing and trade guidelines

Supporting supplier visits and onsite evaluations, with a focus on quality assurance support in the absence of dedicated QA staff in North America

Developing and implementing a regional sourcing strategy for North America, aligned with global procurement goals and cost reduction targets

Collaborating with global sourcing counterparts (EMEA, APAC) to align shared suppliers, market trends, and regional sourcing opportunities

Participating in global procurement initiatives including supplier base consolidation, cost modeling, and process harmonization between EMEA and NAM/APAC regions

Contributing to supplier development efforts by identifying process improvement opportunities and collaborating with internal stakeholders to implement corrective actions or efficiency gains

Staying informed on market conditions, raw material trends, and regional trade/tariff developments, adjusting sourcing strategy as needed

Preparing regular reporting on supplier performance, risk exposure, and savings pipeline

Providing input into future insourcing or manufacturing localization strategies, including feasibility, supplier readiness, and capacity planning

Qualification

Procurement expertiseStrategic sourcingSupplier performance managementTechnical aptitudeSupply management strategiesData analytics softwareERP systemsNegotiation skillsLean manufacturing principlesSix Sigma toolsBilingual proficiencyCompliance regulations knowledge

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, or related field (required)

7+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management, preferably in manufacturing or production environment

Demonstrated experience managing both direct and indirect suppliers across multiple commodity categories

Strong technical aptitude required, including the ability to engage in technical conversations with suppliers, interpret engineering drawings/specs, and support basic root cause investigations in the absence of a local quality engineer

Proven success working in a global procurement organization or matrixed environment

Knowledge of supply management strategies and tools such as production planning, scheduling, operations planning and inventory control

Strong negotiation skills with a deep understanding of cost drivers, contracts, and supplier performance management

Proficiency in preparing and presenting supplier scorecards, reports, and sourcing analyses

Regional travel within North America expected

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Empowered: Operates with autonomy and accountability; takes initiative without waiting to be asked. Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can independently prioritize competing demands

Innovative: Embraces change, explores new ideas, and seeks better way of doing things – especially in the face of ambiguity. Highly collaborative and adept at working across cultures, time zones, and functions

Integrity: Makes decisions with transparency and professionalism; upholds commitments to stakeholders and partners. Analytical thinker with a structured problem-solving approach and attention to detail

Technical aptitude required; experience in supplier quality or engineering support a plus

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time

Preferred

Proficiency in a second language - particularly French, Mandarin, Japanese, or other languages commonly used in our supplier base - is highly preferred but not required

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma tools a plus

Previous participation in new product introduction (NPI) or early supplier involvement programs is a bonus, even if limited

Familiarity with compliance regulations such as REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, or trade compliance/tariff mitigation strategies

Experience with procurement or supplier quality systems is a plus

Experience with data analytics software (Power BI, Tableau, Oracle Analytics) is a plus

Benefits

Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential

Company

HID

Glassdoor3.7

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places and things.

Founded in 1991

Irvine, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hidglobal.com

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