Commodity Manager - Electronic Components

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong commitment to education and growth

Job summary

A global leader in lighting control is seeking a Commodity Manager – Electronic Components to join their procurement team in Coopersburg, PA. The successful candidate will develop strategies to strengthen the supply chain and manage executive-level supplier relationships, ensuring supplier capabilities align with company needs. A Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in the electronic components industry are required. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, supporting continued growth and education.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of industry experience in the electronic components industry
• At least 3 years’ experience in commodity management
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic commodity plan to enhance operational flexibility and profitability
• Build a world class supply chain, improve delivery rates, and reduce risk
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to align commodity management strategy

Skills

Strategic Planning

Supplier Management

Cost Reduction Strategies

Problem Solving

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field

Job description

Overview

Lutron is looking for a self‑motivated, collaborative Commodity Manager – Electronic Components to join our team out of our Global Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA. In this role, you will be a key member of our procurement team focused on electronic components, developing the strategies used to strengthen Lutron’s supply chain and maintain our position as the world‑leading lighting and shade control provider. You will apply your knowledge of commodity management to Lutron’s evolving business needs through the management of executive‑level supplier relationships. In this role, you will serve as a key communications link between Lutron internal customers and vendors, ensuring supplier capabilities match company needs and service levels are met to deliver on‑time high quality customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a strategic commodity plan to enhance operational flexibility and profitability
• Supplier Management: Work collaboratively to build a world class supply chain, improve delivery rates to customers, and reduce risk through the execution of supply strategies
• Supplier Management: Select, manage and develop our key electronic device suppliers
• Engineering Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering leadership to ensure the commodity management strategy is aligned with their short‑term and long‑term needs for product development
• Cost and Capacity Strategies: Develop and implement cost reduction and capacity strategies through value analysis, inventory management, and optimization
• Global Supplier Culture: Take ownership of propagating Lutron’s supplier culture globally
• Executive Relationships: Develop and maintain executive‑level supplier relationships
• Benchmarking: Continuously benchmark suppliers to ensure best‑in‑class commodity management
• Problem Solving: Address emerging supply chain issues, such as logistical challenges, material supply availability, and vendor capability
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure suppliers are meeting our expectations for service level performance
• New Product Support: Assist new product teams in developing relationships with new and existing suppliers to match product needs with supplier capabilities and new technologies
• Forecasting: Collaborate with business teams to ensure accurate forecasting of components and alignment with vendor supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field
• 10 or more years of industry experience in the electronic components industry; at least 3 years’ experience in commodity management
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people‑centric, technology‑driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affir­mative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.