Aerospace Commodity Manager: Electronics & PCBA Sourcing

Nidec Motor Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead procurement of PCBA’s, electronics, and mechanical components for aerospace applications. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships in a global supply base, supporting new product introductions and cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires a minimum 8 years in procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and experience in industrial or aerospace markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing goods and services in a Program Development and Manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience negotiating long term supply agreements in Industrial or Aerospace markets.
• Proven minimum of 8 years' experience in Procurement.
• U.S. Visa and Passport required.
• English Proficient.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a large corporate matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Excellent communication skills; experience presenting to upper management.
• Knowledge of financial markets that impact commodity prices.
• Experience with commodity trading and risk management software.
• Negotiation and communication skills with vendors and suppliers.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and collaboration with personnel from various departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities related to sourcing PCBA's, electronics, electrical and mechanical components.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate long-term supply agreements.
• Conduct cost analyses using Should Cost and TCO methodologies.
• Build and expand the supply base while evaluating market trends and risks.
• Interface with Production, Planning, QA, Sales, and Engineering to ensure smooth flow of goods.
• Support NPD with component costing throughout project life.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities across Nidec Aerospace.

Skills

Procurement

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead procurement of PCBA’s, electronics, and mechanical components for aerospace applications. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships in a global supply base, supporting new product introductions and cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires a minimum 8 years in procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and experience in industrial or aerospace markets.