Commodity Lead

Johnson Electric; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technological leadership

Work-life balance

Recognition programs

Community engagement

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Commodity Lead to develop and manage sourcing strategies for the Americas, driving cost savings and supplier performance.

You will work with global teams to benchmark suppliers, optimize landed costs, and ensure quality while leading regional supplier development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
• 0–3 years of sourcing experience with commodity management.
• Experience with supplier development and supplier management.
• Familiar with ERP systems (Oracle) and MS Office.
• Business-level English; Spanish and Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing plans for the Americas region.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of supplier contracts.
• Analyze commodity markets and propose budgets and savings.
• Establish regional supplier base compliant with IATF16949/ISO 9000.
• Lead supplier benchmarking and align costs across regions.
• Consolidate regional suppliers and leverage global alignments.
• Coordinate with finance for timely supplier payments.
• Report monthly/quarterly on price negotiations and launches.

Skills

Engineering background

Sourcing experience

ERP (Oracle)

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

English proficiency

Education

Engineering/SC/Business degree

Job description

Join Our Team as a Commodity Lead at Johnson Electric!

Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite)

Job Summary

As our next Commodity Lead, 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.

How to Apply

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!

About Us

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.