Strategic Commodity Manager | Sourcing & Negotiations

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Winona (MN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc. in Minnesota, Winona is seeking a senior commodity purchasing leader to drive sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.

You will mentor buyers, negotiate contracts, and align commodity plans with corporate objectives across multiple business units. The role demands 8+ years in commodity purchasing, strong financial and risk analysis skills, and a proven track record in cost reductions and process improvements.

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.

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

Mentor buyers

Negotiation

Project management

Relationships

Education

4 year degree preferred

Equivalent combination

Job description

Benchmark Electronics Inc. in Minnesota, Winona is seeking a senior commodity purchasing leader to drive sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.

You will mentor buyers, negotiate contracts, and align commodity plans with corporate objectives across multiple business units. The role demands 8+ years in commodity purchasing, strong financial and risk analysis skills, and a proven track record in cost reductions and process improvements.