Strategic Commodity Buyer: Global Sourcing & Supplier Leadership

Johnson Electric; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Commodity Buyer to develop sourcing strategies for the Americas and negotiate terms with suppliers. You will analyze market trends, establish regional supplier bases, and work with global counterparts to optimize costs, lead times, and quality.

The role requires 0–3 years of sourcing experience, familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle) and MS Office, and strong communication skills. Onsite work in Vandalia, OH with multiple collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of sourcing experience with Commodity Management
• Experience with supplier development and management
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP and MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing plans for the Americas.
• Negotiate with suppliers on terms and contracts.
• Analyze market trends and propose budgets and savings.
• Establish regional supplier base in the Americas meeting IATF16949 & ISO 9000.
• Lead supplier benchmarking across global JE sites.
• Consolidate regional supplier base for assigned commodities.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to leverage common suppliers and benchmarking.
• Use global suppliers to optimize landed cost, lead time, and quality.
• Drive design for sourcing and manufacturing in the NPD process.
• Expedite materials or reschedule per market demand.
• Support spot purchasing for assigned commodities regionally and globally.
• Collaborate with finance for on‑time payments.
• Regularly report price negotiations with suppliers (monthly/quarterly).

Skills

Sourcing experience

Negotiation skills

English proficiency

Supplier relationship management

Education

Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Commodity Buyer to develop sourcing strategies for the Americas and negotiate terms with suppliers. You will analyze market trends, establish regional supplier bases, and work with global counterparts to optimize costs, lead times, and quality.

The role requires 0–3 years of sourcing experience, familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle) and MS Office, and strong communication skills. Onsite work in Vandalia, OH with multiple collaboration opportunities.