Senior Commodity Manager - Electronics

City of Shakopee, MN; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson, a global leader in engineering and technology, is seeking a Senior Commodity Manager for electronic components. You will develop and execute commodity strategies to support growth, continuity, and cost competitiveness across worldwide manufacturing operations.

You will build strategic supplier partnerships, lead negotiations, and monitor market trends to mitigate supply risks. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Supplier Quality, and cross‑functional teams to support new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical understanding of electronic components and direct materials sourcing.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, and contract management.
• Experience developing commodity strategies and managing supply risks.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electronic components across global operations.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers for continuity and value.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing and long-term agreements.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks to mitigate disruptions.
• Drive supplier performance via KPI reviews and continuous improvement.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers and support transitions to production.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering and Quality for supplier development.
• Lead sourcing projects and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Drive cost optimization through value engineering and part standardization.
• Resolve critical supply issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Provide leadership to Commodity Engineers and Supplier Performance Engineers.
• Champion Emerson's values, safety standards, and compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering or related

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electronic components that support business growth, operational continuity, and cost competitiveness across global manufacturing operations.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers to ensure supply continuity, quality, innovation, and long-term value creation.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and annual cost improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supply risks, and industry developments to proactively mitigate supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Drive supplier performance through structured KPI reviews, business reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and capacity planning.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers while supporting supplier transitions into production in collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Global Commodity Leaders, Supplier Quality, and cross-functional stakeholders to support new product introductions, sourcing strategies, and supplier development.
• Lead sourcing projects and strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and successful delivery of business objectives.
• Drive cost optimization through value engineering, supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, logistics optimization, and part standardization.
• Support resolution of critical supply issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to minimize operational impact.
• Provide leadership and coaching to Commodity Engineers and Supplier Performance Engineers, where applicable.
• Champion Emerson's values, ethics, safety standards, and compliance with Global Supply Chain policies and procedures.

Who You Are:

• You build collaborative relationships and develop strategic partnerships to achieve shared objectives. You analyze complex situations, make informed decisions, and effectively balance business priorities with long-term supplier relationships. You communicate confidently with stakeholders across all organizational levels and thrive in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment. You continuously seek opportunities to improve supply chain performance, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical understanding of electronic components and direct materials sourcing.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, and commercial contract management.
• Experience developing commodity strategies, managing supply risks, and driving supplier performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP/Supply Chain systems.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience sourcing electronic components within industrial automation, process control, instrumentation, electronics manufacturing, or related industries.
• Knowledge of global electronics supply markets, semiconductor supply chains, and contract manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier development, supplier qualification, and quality collaboration.
• Familiarity with cost modeling, value engineering, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
• Experience leading regional or global commodity strategies.
• APICS, CPSM, CIPS, or other professional procurement or supply chain certifications are advantageous.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.