Strategic Commodity Lead — Sourcing & Negotiations

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Goodview (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Minnesota seeks a seasoned commodity purchasing leader responsible for developing commodity strategies, supplier relationships and cost improvements to support global operations.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in commodity purchasing, a 4-year degree, strong negotiation and financial acumen, and the ability to mentor buyers while aligning with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in commodity purchasing; experience in large volume, more complex commodities.
• Demonstrate expertise in negotiation, implementation and maintenance of supplier contracts and other business dealings.
• Demonstrate strong financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze, develop and implement process improvements.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with coworkers, suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Mentor buyers and/or supply chain analysts in commodity strategies.
• Develop appropriate business relationships with key suppliers/sources.
• Work closely with the business units to support customer strategic and tactical material needs.
• Develop, communicate and manage commodity strategies to support overall divisional and corporate objectives.
• Supervise the strategic sourcing process for assigned commodities.
• Develop customer confidence in overall supply chain management through customer interaction.
• May provide planning and coordination with corporate quote and quoting activities.
• Drive and secure continuous improvements and cost reductions.
• Coordinate supplier scorecard activities and facilitate business reviews, as applicable.
• May participate in supplier and component qualifications and issues.
• Act as point of escalation for component issues, as appropriate.
• Identify and implement contract and agreement compliance.
• Review supplier proposals and lead negotiations promoting Benchmark’s goals in price, delivery, terms, liability and quality.
• Establish contractual agreements between the company and external sources of supply; Negotiate to obtain agreement on pricing, terms, delivery and other terms.
• Monitor and report on component market trends.
• All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Education

4 year degree preferred

Job description

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Minnesota seeks a seasoned commodity purchasing leader responsible for developing commodity strategies, supplier relationships and cost improvements to support global operations.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in commodity purchasing, a 4-year degree, strong negotiation and financial acumen, and the ability to mentor buyers while aligning with corporate objectives.