Global Electronics Commodities Manager

Hayward Industries; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment with a growing commercial segment. We seek a Commodities Manager to oversee global procurement, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction strategies across Electrical and Electronics commodities.

You will work with sourcing, engineering, quality and logistics to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while driving supplier performance and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electronics and PCBA manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Data-based, quantitative approach to analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ISO/QS quality standards.
• Willingness to travel 5–15% nationally or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage worldwide total acquisition costs and supplier relationships.
• Negotiate supply contracts with terms, pricing and cost reductions.
• Develop commodity strategies and annual budgets for assigned areas.
• Forecast cost drivers and consolidate purchasing to optimize cost and service.
• Oversee supplier scorecards and scorecard-based continuous improvement.
• Support lean initiatives and new product introductions with suppliers.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Data-driven analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment with a growing commercial segment. We seek a Commodities Manager to oversee global procurement, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction strategies across Electrical and Electronics commodities.

You will work with sourcing, engineering, quality and logistics to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while driving supplier performance and lean initiatives.