Commodity Buyer

Johnson Electric; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Commodity Buyer to develop sourcing strategies for the Americas and negotiate terms with suppliers. You will analyze market trends, establish regional supplier bases, and work with global counterparts to optimize costs, lead times, and quality.

The role requires 0–3 years of sourcing experience, familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle) and MS Office, and strong communication skills. Onsite work in Vandalia, OH with multiple collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of sourcing experience with Commodity Management
• Experience with supplier development and management
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP and MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing plans for the Americas.
• Negotiate with suppliers on terms and contracts.
• Analyze market trends and propose budgets and savings.
• Establish regional supplier base in the Americas meeting IATF16949 & ISO 9000.
• Lead supplier benchmarking across global JE sites.
• Consolidate regional supplier base for assigned commodities.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to leverage common suppliers and benchmarking.
• Use global suppliers to optimize landed cost, lead time, and quality.
• Drive design for sourcing and manufacturing in the NPD process.
• Expedite materials or reschedule per market demand.
• Support spot purchasing for assigned commodities regionally and globally.
• Collaborate with finance for on‑time payments.
• Regularly report price negotiations with suppliers (monthly/quarterly).

Skills

Sourcing experience

Negotiation skills

English proficiency

Supplier relationship management

Education

Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Our Team as a Commodity Buyer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite)

As our next Commodity Buyer, you’ll be at the forefront of developing and managing sourcing strategies to achieve annual performance objectives. Your expertise in supply chain management will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop appropriate strategic sourcing plans to guide the team's sourcing activities for the Americas.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers focusing on terms and conditions of purchase contracts.
• Make market analysis on commodities and offer budget and savings plans to top management.
• Establish a regional supplier base in the Americas ensuring supplier operations are in compliance with IATF16949 and ISO 9000.
• Lead supplier benchmark activities to guide the SCS sourcing activities, including benchmarking other JE global sites.
• Consolidate regional supplier base for the assigned commodities.
• Work closely with global counterparts to leverage common suppliers, benchmark pricing, and align costs across regions.
• Use global suppliers when appropriate to optimize landed cost, lead time, and quality.
• Drive design for sourcing and manufacturing throughout the New Product Development Process.
• Expedite materials or re-schedule per market demand to meet given deadlines.
• Support spot purchasing activities for assigned commodities as required on the regional and global level.
• Collaborate with the finance team for on‑time payment with suppliers.
• Regularly report (monthly, quarterly) price negotiations with suppliers based on index and/or volumes, new project launches, etc.

What We’re Looking For:

• Major in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of various commodity cost drivers, supply base, and strategic supplier management with a focus on understanding material cost drivers.
• 0 to 3 years of sourcing experience with Commodity Management experience.
• Skilled in supplier development and management.
• Familiar with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and office software, especially Excel and PPT.
• Proficiency in English (Business level Spanish and Mandarin preferred).
• Familiarity with Automotive industry quality requirements preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to achieve deliverables on time.
• Ability to work cooperatively with global counterparts.