Strategic Electronics Commodity Manager – Defense/A&D

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne Inc. in North Reading, MA, seeks a Commodity Manager- D+A to lead domestic electronics sourcing for defense/aerospace test solutions. You will influence suppliers, manage costs, and collaborate with engineering to align roadmaps and timelines.

You will negotiate contracts, oversee RFIs/RFPs, and mentor teams while traveling up to 15-20% and maintaining a hybrid onsite schedule at North Reading facilities.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Electronics Manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management or Engineering
• Technical procurement or planning experience with Electronic Components, PCBAs
• Experience with ITAR, EAR, or export-controlled products or regulated supply chains
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)
• Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, BOMs and related files
• Proven track record of negotiating pricing and driving results
• Detail-oriented, able to respond quickly in a fast-moving environment
• Technical knowledge of Military/Aerospace electronics

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic) for electronic components for test solutions
• Collaborate with Engineering teams and suppliers to develop sourcing and cost management strategies
• Provide supplier recommendations to internal engineering customers
• Negotiate purchasing/pricing contracts and MSAs; manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs
• Monitor industry trends and roadmaps; mitigate supply and demand challenges
• Address quality concerns with internal resources; drive closures
• Assess supplier capability, financial health, and capacity for contracts
• Conduct supplier analyses including risk assessment and strategic direction
• Manage costs to align with program budgets
• Present value propositions to executives including cost reduction strategies

Skills

Supply chain management

Strategic sourcing

Electronics manufacturing

NPI

Mass production

Data analysis

Cost modeling

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management, or Engineering

Tools

ITAR compliance

RFP/RFQ processes

Job description

Teradyne Inc. in North Reading, MA, seeks a Commodity Manager- D+A to lead domestic electronics sourcing for defense/aerospace test solutions. You will influence suppliers, manage costs, and collaborate with engineering to align roadmaps and timelines.

You will negotiate contracts, oversee RFIs/RFPs, and mentor teams while traveling up to 15-20% and maintaining a hybrid onsite schedule at North Reading facilities.