Commodity Manager

Apex Systems; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Job summary

Apex Systems in Bellevue, Washington is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for hardware components across the product lifecycle. You will drive delivery, analyze risks, and push for cost effectiveness to support our customers.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, finance, and operations teams, plus strong negotiation and vendor-management skills. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or Finance.
• 4+ years of strategic sourcing experience including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement and financial analysis.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and coaching junior staff.
• Procurement experience in machined parts, optics, harnessing, valves, motors, battery, hardware, or related technical commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements and statements of work.
• Drive hardware delivery through the product life cycle, from requirements development to on-dock delivery.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to identify projects that reduce cost and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Influence suppliers’ manufacturing processes, technology decisions and policies.
• Lead cross-functional projects to meet commitments and objectives.
• Drive financial modeling of large and complex deals.
• Evaluate supplier performance including financial health, quality, on-time delivery and cost.
• Ensure orders are released on schedule to meet production needs.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with clear documentation, agendas and follow-up.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related technical field

Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related technical field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Information

Job#: 3054743

Job Title

Commodity Manager

Location

Bellevue, Washington (Onsite)

Compensation

$68 - $78 HOURLY

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for key components. The successful candidate will drive hardware delivery through the product life cycle, from requirements development to on-time delivery, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. This role involves analyzing industry trends to reduce costs, mitigate supply chain risks, and maintain continuity of supply for the benefit of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements and statements of work.
• Drive hardware delivery through the product life cycle, from requirements development to on-dock delivery.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to identify and execute projects that reduce cost and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Influence suppliers’ manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies.
• Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals.
• Drive financial modeling of large and complex deals.
• Evaluate and monitor critical supplier performance, including financial health, quality, on-time delivery, and cost.
• Ensure orders are released and on schedule to meet the needs of the production system.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, and follow-up activity coordination.
• Travel as needed (domestic & international).

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field.

Experience

4+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, and operational/financial analysis. Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff. Prior experience in supply chain procuring machined parts, optics, harnessing, valves, motors, battery, hardware, or equivalent technical commodities.

Technical Skills

Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Python. Experience using multiple ERP or other equivalent procurement tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodations

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