Commodity Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 112,700 - 179,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Teradyne in North Reading, MA is seeking a Commodity Manager to manage sourcing for test solutions' electronics. The role requires 10-15 years of experience in supply chain and strategic sourcing, and technical knowledge of electronics and photonics components.

Responsibilities include developing a supply base, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with engineering teams. Teradyne offers a rich benefits program and a competitive salary ranging from $112,700 to $179,400, reflecting the candidate's experience.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Electronics Manufacturing.
• Technical procurement experience with Electronic Components, PCBs, and PCBAs.
• Ability to travel 15-20% of the time including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sourcing of electronics for Teradyne's test solutions.
• Develop and manage supply base for Electronic Components.
• Negotiate purchasing contracts to ensure continuity of supply.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Electronic Components Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

College degree in supply chain management, business management or Engineering

Job description

Commodity Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Location: North Reading, MA, US

Opportunity Overview

As a Commodity Manager and a member of the Teradyne’s Product Test Group Supply Chain team, you will manage the sourcing of electronics used on our test solutions. Our team moves quickly and you must too. Teradyne has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better partners with us as we challenge our supply chain on technology road map, cost, quality, and speed of execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for Electronic Components required across our test solutions. Experience with optical photonics parts and technologies highly desirable.
• Work directly with global Engineering teams and key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development.
• Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use.
• Negotiate purchasing/pricing contracts and MSA’s to ensure continuity of supply and protect Teradyne’s interests, and acting as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges.
• Partner with internal resources to drive urgent closure of any quality concern.
• Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long‑term production.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment.
• Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget.
• Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.

Qualifications

• Seasoned individual with 10-15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Electronics Manufacturing.
• College degree in supply chain management, business management, or Engineering field.
• Technical procurement or planning experience with Electronic Components, PCBs, and PCBAs.
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP).
• Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files.
• Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast‑moving and ever‑changing environment.
• Technical knowledge and experience in photonic components like VCSELs, Photodiodes, modulators, PICs (Photonic Integrated Circuits), Emitters, receivers, transceivers, Fiber & waveguides (highly desirable).
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, capacity management).
• Ability to multi‑task activities, set priorities, and adhere to schedules in a fast‑paced and demanding environment.
• Able to travel. Estimated 15-20% of the time as needed (including international travel).

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well‑being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.

Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $112,700 - $179,400. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

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