Commodity Manager, Electronics Remote or Hybrid
Commodity Manager, Electronics Remote or Hybrid
Akron Brass Company
Columbus, OH
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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Commodity Manager, Electronics will be responsible for electronics supplier management, components purchasing and inventory to support both the Akron Brass, Weldon, and Fire & Safety Group businesses as required.
REPORTS TO (Title): Director of Engineering and Quality
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Commodity Manager, Electronics will be responsible for electronics supplier management, components purchasing and inventory to support both the Akron Brass, Weldon, and Fire & Safety Group businesses as required.
REPORTS TO (Title): Director of Engineering and Quality
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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)
- Understand current market conditions, Geo-political environment and incorporate into commodity strategies to effectively mitigate supply chain risk.
- Utilizes 80/20 mindset to establish strategies and reduce supply base complexity for assigned commodities. This also includes identifying opportunities for product complexity reduction and leading project teams to do so
- Required experience in identifying and developing new electronics suppliers, buying electronic components (PCBs, controllers) and turnkey electronics products through contract manufacturers
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years in a prior electronics commodities' role or similar
- 25% travel.
- Perform general office functions.
- Visual acuity required for close detail work and computer use.
- General manufacturing, warehouse, and office environment.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
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