Commodity Manager, Electromechanical Manufacturing

CelLink Corporation; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CelLink Corporation is seeking a strategic and hands-on Commodity Manager to drive sourcing for electromechanical and engineered components in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage relationships, and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Finance to support production and long-term supply chain strategy.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in commodity management, a Mandarin language capability for Asia negotiations, and a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Commodity Management, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Mandarin is a must for leading sourcing with Asia suppliers.
• Experience sourcing electromechanical, mechanical, or electronic components.
• Understanding of stamping, molding, machining, cable assemblies, PCBAs, or related manufacturing tech.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Asia-based suppliers.
• Mandarin fluency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for electromechanical commodities and engineered components.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, pricing, and contracts.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production scaling activities.
• Partner with internal teams to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and material risks.
• Drive cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives.
• Manage RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier communications within the ERP/MRP system.

Skills

Commodity Management

Purchasing

Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain

Mandarin bilingual

Electromechanical sourcing

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Asia supplier relationships

Mandarin fluency

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Commodity Manager to support sourcing and supplier management across electromechanical components and manufacturing commodities.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in high-volume manufacturing environments who understands both the business and technical side of sourcing engineered products and materials. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Finance teams to support production, new product development, and long-term supply chain strategy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for electromechanical commodities and engineered components
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, pricing, and contracts
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production scaling activities
• Partner with internal teams to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and material risks
• Drive cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives
• Manage RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier communications within the ERP/MRP system

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 6+ years of experience in Commodity Management, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
• Bilingual in Mandarin is a must as this person will be leading all sourcing and negotiations with suppliers in Asia
• Experience sourcing electromechanical, mechanical, or electronic components
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as stamping, molding, machining, cable assemblies, PCBAs, or related technologies
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience working in ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with suppliers based in Asia.
• Fluency in Mandarin is preferred.

Preferred Backgrounds

Experience supporting industries such as:

• EV or automotive
• Data centers or power systems
• Industrial equipment
• Electronics manufacturing
• Aerospace or advanced manufacturing

Location

On-site in San Carlos, CA, or Georgetown, TX

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Working Conditions/Hours

Full time/Salaried

Office Hours

Available/willing to work overtime to meet project commitments as required.

Work Environment – Office

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and exposure to hazardous materials used in the manufacturing process.

Work Environment – Manufacturing/Shop Environment

Includes a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to hazardous materials used during the material prep process.

PPE

Ear Protection that meets minimum OSHA requirements is recommended in areas of high noise levels.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.

CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading automotive OEMs & EV manufacturers, data center developers, and stationary power companies. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock