Global Memory & Electronics Sourcing Leader

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International seeks a Lead Global Commodity Manager - Memory/Electrical at its U.S. headquarters in the Kansas City area.

You will craft strategic sourcing plans across electronic and electro-mechanical commodities, lead multi-site negotiations, and drive cost and value improvements for the business. You will mentor other GCMs, influence supplier decisions, and ensure parts readiness for NPI programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Operations or Engineering field with 9+ years of commodity management experience.
• Experience managing commodities with executive level relationships and complex negotiations.
• Strong verbal, written, negotiating and analytical skills; capable of leading multi-time zone projects.
• Proven track record of cost reduction, supplier relationship management and PPV optimization.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity strategies for electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products and services.
• Lead multi-site sourcing negotiations and driving cost, quality, delivery improvements.
• Coach and mentor GCMs and cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Drive NPI sourcing decisions to ensure prototype parts availability.
• Coordinate quarterly negotiations and supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Team leadership

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Engineering

Master’s degree (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

MRPII/MPS

Job description

Garmin International seeks a Lead Global Commodity Manager - Memory/Electrical at its U.S. headquarters in the Kansas City area.

You will craft strategic sourcing plans across electronic and electro-mechanical commodities, lead multi-site negotiations, and drive cost and value improvements for the business. You will mentor other GCMs, influence supplier decisions, and ensure parts readiness for NPI programs.