Strategic Commodity Manager, Electronics & Semiconductors

Talentify; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Commodity Manager for Electronic Components in Waukesha, WI. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations to secure cost-effective, high-quality components for manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams, monitor market trends, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes. This contract-to-hire role requires 5+ years in sourcing electronics and strong ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience.
• Experience sourcing electronic components, semiconductors, PCBAs, connectors, sensors, or related commodities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• APICS, CPSM, CPM, or related procurement certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for electronic component categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and business reviews to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and service expectations are achieved.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and long-term supply agreements.
• Identify and execute cost savings opportunities through supplier consolidation, value engineering, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and supply chain risks affecting electronic components, including semiconductor availability and pricing fluctuations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development teams on component selection, alternate sourcing strategies, and lifecycle management.
• Manage supplier capacity, allocation challenges, and supply continuity plans to minimize production disruptions.
• Support new product introductions by sourcing components and qualifying suppliers according to project timelines.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and market intelligence to drive procurement decisions.
• Partner with Quality teams to resolve supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with company procurement policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS CPSM CPM certifications preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Commodity Manager for Electronic Components in Waukesha, WI. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations to secure cost-effective, high-quality components for manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams, monitor market trends, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes. This contract-to-hire role requires 5+ years in sourcing electronics and strong ERP experience.