Electronics Commodity Manager — Strategic Sourcing Leader

IDEX; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Commodity Manager, Electronics to lead supplier relationships, component procurement (PCBs, controllers) and inventory support for our Akron Brass, Weldon, and Fire & Safety groups.

You will research markets, forecast demand, assess financial risk, and negotiate pricing to secure best value while reducing supply base complexity. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sourcing and manufacturing teams and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in a electronics commodities role or similar.

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 regarding excess or PPV control.
• Works and negotiates with suppliers to ensure market pricing for the business unit(s).
• Understand current market conditions, Geo-political environment and incorporate into commodity strategies to effectively mitigate supply chain risk.
• Utilizes 80/20 mindset to establish strategies and reduce supply base complexity for assigned commodities; leading project teams to reduce product complexity.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

IDEX is seeking a Commodity Manager, Electronics to lead supplier relationships, component procurement (PCBs, controllers) and inventory support for our Akron Brass, Weldon, and Fire & Safety groups.

You will research markets, forecast demand, assess financial risk, and negotiate pricing to secure best value while reducing supply base complexity. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sourcing and manufacturing teams and up to 25% travel.