Commodity Specialist

Johnson Electric Group; Vandalia (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric Group in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Commodity Lead onsite to steer sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships across the Americas. You will negotiate terms, analyze markets, and drive cost savings while aligning with global procurement standards.

The role requires an engineering or business background with up to 3 years in commodity management, strong Excel/PPT skills, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
• 0–3 years of sourcing experience with commodity management exposure.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish/Mandarin a plus.
• Knowledge of automotive quality requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing plans for the Americas region.
• Lead supplier negotiations on terms and contracts.
• Analyze market trends and propose budgets and savings to leadership.
• Establish regional supplier base in the Americas and ensure ISO/TS compliance.
• Collaborate with global teams to optimize costs and leverage common suppliers.
• Support design for sourcing and manufacturing across NPD processes.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering/Supply Chain/Business degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

**Join Our Team as a Commodity Lead at Johnson Electric!****Location:** Vandalia, OH (onsite) 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!***Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team***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.