Senior Commodity Manager, Mechanical

Biofire

. Build the mechanical supply base supporting Biofire’s transition from low-rate initial production to full-rate production .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBroomfield • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical commodity management, supplier qualification frameworks, and cost reduction strategies. Proficient in negotiating commercial agreements and collaborating cross-functionally to support production transitions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Manufacturing ProcessesSupplier Qualification FrameworksCost Reduction StrategiesCommercial Agreement NegotiationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

MIMInjection MoldingMachiningMetals FabricationDFX CollaborationPPAPFAICapacity AuditsQuality AuditsShould-Cost Modeling

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringInfluencing

Industry Keywords

Mechanical Commodity ManagementStrategic SourcingDual-Sourcing StrategiesBOM Cost ReductionSupply Chain Roadmap

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the mechanical supply base supporting Biofire’s transition from low-rate initial production to full-rate production
Own mechanical commodity strategy across machining, injection molding, metal injection molding, and metals fabrication
Qualify suppliers and drive Biofire’s mechanical supplier base through full-rate production qualification
Reduce mechanical bill-of-materials cost through DFX-driven process conversions, volume renegotiation, competitive bidding, and improved commercial terms
Evaluate mechanical parts for single-source risk and develop a prioritized dual-sourcing roadmap
Negotiate and formalize MSAs and stocking agreements covering pricing, payment terms, lead times, and quality expectations
Maintain supply continuity during the production ramp by monitoring supplier capacity and translating production schedules into supplier demand signals
Participate in DFX design reviews with mechanical engineering to identify manufacturability, cost, and quality risks
Build and maintain a mechanical supply chain roadmap aligned with the product roadmap and production ramp plan
Coach and develop buyers on supplier capability assessment, quote evaluation, and scorecard input

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong working knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes: MIM, injection molding, machining, and metals fabrication
Ability to recognize process-conversion and cost-saving opportunities, assess supplier capability fit, and interpret engineering drawings independently
Experience building supplier qualification frameworks, including PPAP, FAI, capacity audits, and quality audits
Experience driving measurable BOM cost reduction through DFX collaboration, should-cost modeling, and commercial negotiation
Experience developing dual-sourcing strategies and managing second-source qualification based on risk, total cost of ownership, and supplier/tooling considerations
Experience negotiating commercial agreements such as MSAs and stocking agreements covering pricing, lead time, stocking, and quality terms
Ability to influence engineering, quality, and production cross-functionally without direct authority
Experience coaching and mentoring buyers
Experience supporting hardware products through transition from low-rate to full-rate production
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Several years of experience in mechanical commodity management or strategic sourcing
Must be a United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee admitted into the United States due to US Export Control Regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock Options in Biofire
401(k)
HSA
Medical Insurance, including plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans with $0 payroll deduction
3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions)
13 Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Autonomy and flexibility from day one
Dog-friendly headquarters
Technical resources needed to excel