Strategic Terminations Commodity Manager - Sourcing & CM

VEIR; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid holidays + PTO

Job summary

VEIR, a Massachusetts‑based innovator in superconducting power delivery systems, seeks a Commodity Manager to own the Terminations category from prototype to volume production. You’ll lead CM sourcing, supplier qualification, and multi‑sourcing strategies, partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Finance to scale manufacturing.

You bring 5+ years in supply chain or strategic sourcing, with a mechanical engineering background, and strong experience in RFIs/RFQs, PPAP, and supplier audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, or strategic sourcing
• Mechanical engineering background is preferred
• Experience setting up and managing contract manufacturers for electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Experience developing RFIs and RFQs with engineering teams
• Familiarity with NPI stage‑gate processes and PPAP is preferred
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and multi‑sourcing strategies
• Comfort conducting supplier site audits with Quality and Engineering

Responsibilities

• Own the Terminations CM sourcing program from prototype to volume production
• Develop detailed production RFQs with CTQ specs and PPAP/qualification requirements
• Support DFM iterations with candidate suppliers
• Lead supplier PPAP submissions and run‑at‑rate studies
• Drive multi‑sourcing to reduce single‑source risk and qualification of second sources
• Build supplier scorecards and manage supplier relationships across departments
• Coordinate packaging and shipping plans with Logistics and Procurement

Skills

5+ years experience

Mechanical engineering background

Contract manufacturers management

RFIs/RFQs development

NPI stage‑gate/PPAP familiarity

Supplier negotiations

Supplier audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related

Job description

VEIR, a Massachusetts‑based innovator in superconducting power delivery systems, seeks a Commodity Manager to own the Terminations category from prototype to volume production. You’ll lead CM sourcing, supplier qualification, and multi‑sourcing strategies, partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Finance to scale manufacturing.

You bring 5+ years in supply chain or strategic sourcing, with a mechanical engineering background, and strong experience in RFIs/RFQs, PPAP, and supplier audits.