Global Sourcing Lead: PCBA & Cable Harness

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for PCBA, cable assemblies, and wire harnesses, while owning supplier strategy, cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and supply continuity.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to optimize total value across global supply chains. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and risk mitigation across high-mix, low-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain.
• Experience with PCBAs, cable/wire harnesses, electronics manufacturing, or contract manufacturers.
• Strong negotiation, cost-analysis, and supplier-management skills.
• Experience managing global suppliers and complex supply-chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies for PCBA and cable/harness suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing, and design optimization.
• Manage supplier performance for cost, quality, delivery, lead time, and capacity.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and lead regular business reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks including single-source exposure, capacity constraints, long lead-time components, obsolescence, tariffs, and geopolitical risk.
• Lead sourcing and supplier readiness for new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Partner with Engineering on DFM, alternate components, standardization, and product lifecycle/obsolescence management.
• Lead recovery and escalation activities for supplier shortages or performance issues impacting production.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Global supplier management

Education

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

Job description

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for PCBA, cable assemblies, and wire harnesses, while owning supplier strategy, cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and supply continuity.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to optimize total value across global supply chains. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and risk mitigation across high-mix, low-volume