Strategic Commodity Manager: Hardware & Supply Chain

Apex Systems; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Job summary

Apex Systems in Bellevue, Washington is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for hardware components across the product lifecycle. You will drive delivery, analyze risks, and push for cost effectiveness to support our customers.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, finance, and operations teams, plus strong negotiation and vendor-management skills. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or Finance.
• 4+ years of strategic sourcing experience including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement and financial analysis.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and coaching junior staff.
• Procurement experience in machined parts, optics, harnessing, valves, motors, battery, hardware, or related technical commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements and statements of work.
• Drive hardware delivery through the product life cycle, from requirements development to on-dock delivery.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to identify projects that reduce cost and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Influence suppliers’ manufacturing processes, technology decisions and policies.
• Lead cross-functional projects to meet commitments and objectives.
• Drive financial modeling of large and complex deals.
• Evaluate supplier performance including financial health, quality, on-time delivery and cost.
• Ensure orders are released on schedule to meet production needs.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with clear documentation, agendas and follow-up.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Education

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

Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related technical field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Apex Systems in Bellevue, Washington is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for hardware components across the product lifecycle. You will drive delivery, analyze risks, and push for cost effectiveness to support our customers.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, finance, and operations teams, plus strong negotiation and vendor-management skills. Domestic and international travel may be required.