Aerospace Electronics Sourcing Manager

Teradyne

North Reading (MA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 187,000

Full time

20 hours ago

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Job summary

Teradyne North Reading, MA is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead sourcing of electronics for defense and aerospace test solutions. You will manage the domestic supply base, partner with engineering teams, negotiate contracts, and drive cost management across platforms and new product development.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in supply chain, ITAR/EAR experience, strong analytical skills, and travel about 15–20%.

Qualifications

10-15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Electronics Manufacturing.
College degree in supply chain management, business management, or Engineering.
Experience with ITAR, EAR, or export-controlled products, or regulated supply chains.
Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP).
Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage supply base (domestic) for Electronic Components required across our test solutions.
Work directly with local Engineering teams and key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development.
Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use.
Negotiate purchasing/pricing contracts and MSAs to ensure continuity of supply and protect Teradyne’s interests, and acting as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges.
Partner with internal resources to drive urgent closure of any quality concern.
Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production.
Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment.
Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget.
Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.