About the role

  • Electronics Commodity Manager at Spellman overseeing sourcing and strategy for passive components in electronics manufacturing. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure supply continuity and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a multi-year category strategy for passive components, aligned to product roadmap, cost targets, and risk posture.
  • Build and maintain category intelligence on capacity trends, lead times, allocation risk, technology transitions, and supplier regional strategies.
  • Define preferred supplier strategy (global vs. regional), dual/multi-sourcing plans, and standardization opportunities across product lines.
  • Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations (pricing, lead times, MOQ/MPQ, NCNR terms, warranties, and liability).
  • Deliver measurable improvements in PPV, TCO, cash (inventory), and supply assurance through negotiated agreements, VMI/consignment, and optimized commercial terms.
  • Establish and manage LTAs (Long-Term Agreements) and periodic pricing reviews tied to market indices and commodity movement where applicable.
  • Own supplier scorecards and performance reviews covering OTD, quality (PPM), responsiveness, cost, and corrective actions.
  • Partner with Quality and Engineering to drive 8D/CAPA closure, process controls, and continuous improvement at key suppliers.
  • Partner with Engineering to drive component standardization, approved alternates, footprint compatibility, and design-to-availability principles.
  • Proactively manage obsolescence (EOL), PCNs, material substitutions, and compliance changes.
  • Work with Planning to ensure supplier capacity alignment to forecast, including demand spikes and constrained markets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering (Electrical/Electronics), Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 7 years of procurement/commodity management experience in electronics manufacturing; 2+ years with passive components strongly preferred
  • Proven expertise in RFQ execution, negotiations, supplier management, and contract development
  • Demonstrated ability to manage shortage/allocation environments and deliver supply continuity
  • Strong analytical skills: cost modeling, market analysis, and KPI-driven management
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/etc.) and sourcing tools; advanced Excel skills

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Electronics Commodity Manager – Passive Components

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$114,000 - $153,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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