HED is an industry leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and application of innovative vehicle controls, displays, and keypads for on- and off-highway vehicle OEMs. Our application development tools, and engineering services enable OEMs flexibility and easy configurability to create customized vehicle control systems.
Help build the supplier partnerships and sourcing strategies behind our products.
We’re looking for a Commodity Manager who enjoys working with suppliers, solving sourcing challenges, and helping keep critical materials moving. In this role, you’ll support sourcing and purchasing activities within an electronics/PCBA environment while developing your expertise in category management. You’ll work across day-to-day supply needs and longer-term sourcing priorities, building the skills and supplier relationships that support HED’s operations.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your sourcing expertise, take on meaningful supply chain challenges, and make an impact within a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you. Make an impact where it matters — Apply now!
Salary is commensurate with experience. Due to the nature of our work, this position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility as an ITAR “U.S. Person.” HED is unable to provide employment sponsorship now or in the future.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute commodity strategies to support cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Manage sourcing decisions, cost negotiations, and supplier performance for assigned categories.
- Drive continuous improvement in pricing, lead times, and supply assurance.
- Partner with engineering on new product development (NPD) for component and assembly sourcing.
- Identify alternate sources for critical or obsolete electronic components.
- Support make/buy decisions and cost-modeling for electronics assemblies.
- Collaborate with planning, quality, and engineering to resolve material issues.
- Maintain supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
Focus Areas
- Category ownership and supplier performance accountability.
- Integration of sourcing strategies with company SIOP and NPI processes.
- Process efficiencies within department
- Building cross-functional alignment with Engineering and Operations.
Typical Metrics
- Cost-savings and cost-avoidance achieved (% of spend)
- Supplier OTD and quality metrics (PPM)
- PPV (Purchase Price Variance) reduction
- Supplier risk mitigation actions completed (LCR, AVL alternatives)
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.
Experience and/or Training
- Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience
- Comprehensive understanding of integrated supply chain management including principles, methods, and practices related to procurement.
- Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse groups of people.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise judgment and make critical decisions.
- Thorough understanding of how to select and build appropriate supply strategies based on operational needs (current and future).
- Highly committed team player, flexible, and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Microsoft literate (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Fluent in English
- Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as required up to 10%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of PCBA assemblies, component lifecycle management, and electronics market trends.
- Intermediate to advanced cost analysis skills (should-cost modeling, TCO analysis).
- Familiarity with supply-chain risk management, including lead-time variability and part obsolescence.
- Effective negotiation and contract management capabilities.
- Data-driven decision-making using ERP and spend analytics tools.
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Infrequent travel to a supplier’s location may be required and may include factory or test environments. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those, an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology projects.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a difference in the world and in our communities.
