Global Commodity Leader – Electronics (LED/PCB/PCBA)

Current-Lighting-Employee-Co-LL; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus (if eligible)

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Global Commodity Leader – Electronics (LED/PCB/PCBA) at Current Lighting leads global sourcing strategy for LED, PCB, and PCBA components, optimizing EMS/PCBA partnerships and driving cost competitiveness across the product portfolio.

Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Finance, you will develop long-term supplier roadmaps, lead QBRs, perform cost modeling, and implement VA/VE initiatives to ensure supply continuity, quality, and strategic cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Significant experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain within electronics, lighting, industrial, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing EMS/PCBA suppliers, SMT processes, and electronics manufacturing sourcing decisions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost modeling, cost driver analysis, and total cost of ownership decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive LED, PCB, and PCBA commodity strategies, including long-term supplier roadmaps and technology plans aligned with product and platform roadmaps.
• Own EMS/PCBA commodity management, including SMT process capabilities, factory qualification, and electronics manufacturing sourcing decisions.
• Perform supplier qualification and cost driver analysis to ensure competitive total cost of ownership, quality, and capacity across the global supply base.
• Lead and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with critical vendors, driving performance improvements, corrective actions, and strategic alignment.
• Conduct electronics cost modeling to support sourcing decisions, new product introductions, and value engineering initiatives.
• Apply should-cost principles and partner with Engineering and Finance to validate quotations, identify cost outliers, and build negotiation strategies.
• Support NPI and supplier transfers, ensuring readiness of the supply base for ramp, continuity of supply, and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), alternate sourcing, and productivity projects across LED, PCB, and PCBA commodities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source exposure, geopolitical risk, capacity constraints, and component obsolescence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Product Management to align commodity strategy with business priorities.
• Monitor market trends, technology shifts, and cost structures in the electronics and EMS/PCBA space to inform strategy and support long‑term competitiveness.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

EMS/PCBA sourcing

Cost modeling

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

Global Commodity Leader – Electronics (LED/PCB/PCBA)

Cleveland OH US, Mayfield Heights, OH, US

The Global Commodity Leader – Electronics (LED/PCB/PCBA) is responsible for driving the global sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness for key electronic components and assemblies across Current Lighting’s product portfolio. This role will lead LED, PCB, and PCBA commodity strategy development, optimize EMS/PCBA and SMT manufacturing partnerships, and collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to deliver best-in-class quality, cost, and continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive LED, PCB, and PCBA commodity strategies, including long-term supplier roadmaps and technology plans aligned with product and platform roadmaps.
• Own EMS/PCBA commodity management, including SMT process capabilities, factory qualification, and electronics manufacturing sourcing decisions.
• Perform supplier qualification and cost driver analysis to ensure competitive total cost of ownership, quality, and capacity across the global supply base.
• Lead and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with critical vendors, driving performance improvements, corrective actions, and strategic alignment.
• Conduct electronics cost modeling to support sourcing decisions, new product introductions, and value engineering initiatives.
• Apply should-cost principles and partner with Engineering and Finance to validate quotations, identify cost outliers, and build negotiation strategies.
• Support NPI and supplier transfers, ensuring readiness of the supply base for ramp, continuity of supply, and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), alternate sourcing, and productivity projects across LED, PCB, and PCBA commodities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source exposure, geopolitical risk, capacity constraints, and component obsolescence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Product Management to align commodity strategy with business priorities.
• Monitor market trends, technology shifts, and cost structures in the electronics and EMS/PCBA space to inform strategy and support long‑term competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Significant experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain within electronics, lighting, industrial, or related manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing EMS/PCBA suppliers, SMT processes, and electronics manufacturing sourcing decisions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost modeling, cost driver analysis, and total cost of ownership decision‑making.
• Limited but practical hands‑on experience with LED, PCB, and PCBA should‑cost modeling and detailed electronics cost breakdowns, with a strong willingness and ability to deepen expertise in this area.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive complex projects in a matrixed, global organization.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Strengths

• Supplier management and strategic partnership development
• NPI support and supplier transfers
• Cost reduction initiatives and productivity programs
• Supply chain risk mitigation and continuity planning
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder alignment
• Project and program management across multiple sites and functions

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $70,000-$95,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
  • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top‑notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check‑ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full‑time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre‑tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com