Commodities Manager

Electroswitch Corp; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation time

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Job summary

Electro Switch is seeking an experienced Commodities Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across five business units and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance.

You will develop sourcing strategies, reduce costs, ensure reliable materials, and monitor markets to manage risk in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of strategic sourcing, purchasing, or commodity management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing high‑value spend.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain management.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier sourcing activities, including RFQs, negotiations, and contract management.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and long‑term supply agreements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify and implement cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor commodity markets and supply chain trends to proactively manage risk.
• Partner with Engineering on supplier selection and new product introductions.
• Support Manufacturing and Planning to ensure material availability and optimize inventory.
• Develop supplier performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and support supplier audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Electro Switch is seeking an experienced Commodities Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across five business units. This corporate role will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to develop sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier relationships, reduce costs, and ensure a reliable supply of materials supporting our manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier sourcing activities, including RFQs, negotiations, and contract management.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and long‑term supply agreements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify and implement cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor commodity markets and supply chain trends to proactively manage risk.
• Partner with Engineering on supplier selection and new product introductions.
• Support Manufacturing and Planning to ensure material availability and optimize inventory.
• Develop supplier performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and support supplier audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5‑10 years of strategic sourcing, purchasing, or commodity management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing high‑value spend.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain management.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high‑mix, low‑to‑medium volume manufacturing.
• Global sourcing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or similar purchasing/supply chain certification is a plus.

Why Join Electro Switch?

At Electro Switch, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact across multiple business units by developing sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and support operational excellence. You will collaborate with leaders across the organization while helping ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain for our manufacturing operations.

Pay Range

$136,000 - $165,000 annually

Travel

Occasional Travel (10‑25%)

Benefits

Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.

EEO Statement

Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees. The Company will ensure that all terms of employment are provided without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Accommodations

Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for accommodations.

Additional Information

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