Commodities Manager

Zing Recruiting; Northville Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zing Recruiting is seeking a Commodity Manager for Semiconductors & Electronics in Metro Detroit. Hybrid role focusing on developing regional and global strategies, and managing supplier relationships.

You will lead negotiations, drive SRM objectives, and coordinate with global teams to optimize spend and performance across electronics commodities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business or related discipline.
• 8+ years purchasing experience in industrial/manufacturing.
• Experience buying/managing semiconductors/electronics.
• Experience developing commodity or supplier strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global and regional commodity strategies.
• Manage the supplier panel and convergence roadmaps.
• Lead global supplier scouting and integration activities.
• Own relationships with strategic U.S. electronics suppliers.
• Negotiate and implement supplier framework agreements.
• Establish mid- and long-term SRM objectives.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers.
• Consolidate regional budget and strategic inputs.
• Align sourcing with Business Group commodity strategies.
• Participate in nominations for strategic programs.
• Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve commodity performance.

Skills

8+ years purchasing

Commodity buying/management

Semiconductors/Electronics

Strategy development

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering or business

Job description

Commodity Manager – Semiconductors & Electronics

Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan | Hybrid

The Opportunity

This role will own key elements of the semiconductor and electronics supply base, develop commodity strategy at both the regional and global level, and manage relationships with strategic U.S. suppliers. This is a strong fit for a purchasing professional who understands semiconductors, electronics or electronic components and has experience leading supplier strategy and complex negotiations.

What You’ll Own

• Develop and execute global and regional commodity strategies.
• Manage the supplier panel and establish supplier convergence roadmaps.
• Lead global supplier scouting and integration activities.
• Own relationships with strategic U.S. suppliers across electronics commodities.
• Negotiate and implement supplier framework agreements.
• Establish mid- and long-term Supplier Relationship Management objectives.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers.
• Consolidate regional budget and strategic planning inputs.
• Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve commodity performance.
• Partner with Purchasing Division leadership to align commodity performance with purchasing budgets.
• Validate supplier selections in partnership with Program Purchasing leadership.
• Participate in sourcing nomination decisions for strategic programs.
• Ensure sourcing decisions align with Business Group and Group commodity strategies.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of purchasing experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Previous commodity buying or commodity management experience.
• Direct experience purchasing or managing semiconductors, electronics, electronic components or closely related electronic commodities.
• Experience developing and executing commodity or supplier strategies.

Preferred

• Automotive industry experience.
• Professional purchasing qualification.
• Experience working with international teams and suppliers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.