Electronics Commodity Leader | Global Sourcing & Inventory Strategy

IDEX; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Commodity Manager, Electronics to lead supplier relationships, manage electronic components purchasing, and maintain inventory across multiple business units. The role emphasizes supplier development, pricing strategies, and risk mitigation in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will analyze trends, collaborate with contract manufacturers, and work closely with the Director of Supply Chain to optimize sourcing and reduce complexity. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and developing new electronics suppliers, buying electronic components and turnkey electronics products through contract manufacturers.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Seeks out, identifies and qualifies new electronics and contract manufacturing suppliers.
• Oversees and maintains inventories for all electronic components.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future electronics buying trends and markets.
• Assesses financial risks of purchases and controls PPV.
• Negotiates with suppliers to ensure market pricing for the business units.
• Incorporates market conditions and geopolitical factors into commodity strategies.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Forecasting

Electronics components

Contract manufacturers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

IDEX is seeking a Commodity Manager, Electronics to lead supplier relationships, manage electronic components purchasing, and maintain inventory across multiple business units. The role emphasizes supplier development, pricing strategies, and risk mitigation in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will analyze trends, collaborate with contract manufacturers, and work closely with the Director of Supply Chain to optimize sourcing and reduce complexity. Travel up to 25% may be required.