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MotiveSenior Commodity Manager - (Electrical & Electronics)
Motive is hiring a Senior Commodity Manager for electrical and electronics purchasing. The role covers on-board electrical components, including integrated circuits, discrete parts and connectors. The…
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Motive is hiring a Senior Commodity Manager for electrical and electronics purchasing. The role covers on-board electrical components, including integrated circuits, discrete parts and connectors. The manager owns the commercial strategy and supply security for these parts and serves as the link between engineering, finance, contract manufacturers and the outside supplier base. The listing names no city and is marked on-site. The manager designs and carries out sourcing strategies aligned…
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Motive is hiring a Senior Commodity Manager for electrical and electronics purchasing. The role covers on-board electrical components, including integrated circuits, discrete parts and connectors. The manager owns the commercial strategy and supply security for these parts and serves as the link between engineering, finance, contract manufacturers and the outside supplier base. The listing names no city and is marked on-site.
The manager designs and carries out sourcing strategies aligned with company goals. Responsibilities span choosing and bargaining with suppliers worldwide, tracking their output, and influencing engineering and product decisions around price, delivery speed and build practicality. The manager guards supply continuity by spotting risk early and finding alternative sources, and studies market and industry movements to shape mitigation plans. Cost work relies on should-cost models, benchmarking and negotiation to reach competitive prices. The manager also keeps landed cost figures accurate and handles executive-level escalations with supplier leadership.
The role is built for a highly independent operator. Applicants should have seven-plus years buying and managing supply chains, ideally for PCB-level electrical parts used in consumer devices or cars, and a bachelor's qualification in supply chain, engineering, business administration or a close discipline. Proven negotiation and contract management skills, analytical ability, experience managing global suppliers, and a talent for influencing stakeholders and settling disputes are required. Preferred extras: a history of prompting suppliers to innovate and of delivering large price cuts, plus grounding in cross-border trade rules and duties. The posting does not state a salary.
Responsibilities
- Build and run sourcing strategies for circuit-board electrical components that fit business goals
- Manage global supplier selection, negotiation and performance
- Advise engineering and product groups on design choices that affect price, delivery timing and build ease
- Handle supply risk and identify alternative sourcing options
- Study market and industry trends to build risk mitigation plans
- Lower spending by building should-cost estimates, running benchmarks and negotiating hard
- Keep landed cost accurate and lead executive-level supplier escalations
Requirements
- Seven or more years in sourcing and supply chain, focused on electrical components for consumer electronics, automotive or similar industries
- Undergraduate degree in supply, engineering, business administration or a neighboring subject
- Proven negotiation skills and contract management experience
- Analytical ability to read data and inform strategic choices
- Background running supplier relationships across countries and within mixed-department groups
- Ability to influence stakeholders at every level and resolve disagreements
Qualifications
- Track record of supplier innovation and significant cost reductions
- Understanding of cross-border trade regulations and duty structures
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, pharmacy, vision and dental coverage
- Paid vacation and paid sick leave
- Disability protection, both short-term and long-term
- Life insurance
- 401(k) contribution
- Benefit eligibility rules apply
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is a work location stated?
No city is named. The listing is marked on-site.
What experience is required?
Seven-plus years of purchasing and supply chain work centered on electrical parts.
Is a salary listed?
No. The posting does not state a salary or pay range.
Does the role work with contract manufacturers?
Yes. It is the primary link between engineering, finance, contract manufacturers and the supplier base.
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