Strategic Electronics Sourcing Manager

Akron Brass Company; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Brass is seeking a Commodity Manager, Electronics to oversee electronics supplier management, component purchasing, and inventory for Akron Brass, Weldon, and Fire & Safety Group operations. You will report to the Director of Supply Chain and drive supplier relationships and market insights.

The role requires identifying new suppliers, negotiating pricing, and reducing supply base complexity while mitigating risk in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, economics, or related field.
• At least 5+ years in electronics commodities or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Seeks out, identifies and qualifies new electronics and contract manufacturing suppliers.
• Oversees and maintains inventories for all electronic components.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future electronics buying trends and markets.
• Assesses financial risks of purchases regarding excess or PPV control.
• Works and negotiates with suppliers to ensure market pricing for the business unit(s).
• Incorporates current market conditions into commodity strategies to mitigate supply chain risk.
• Utilizes 80/20 mindset to reduce supply base complexity and lead related projects.

Skills

Supplier relationship mgmt

Electronics components purchasing

Contract negotiation

Inventory management

Forecasting

Supply chain risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field

Job description

Akron Brass is seeking a Commodity Manager, Electronics to oversee electronics supplier management, component purchasing, and inventory for Akron Brass, Weldon, and Fire & Safety Group operations. You will report to the Director of Supply Chain and drive supplier relationships and market insights.

The role requires identifying new suppliers, negotiating pricing, and reducing supply base complexity while mitigating risk in a fast-paced environment.