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NEOTech

Global Commodity Manager – Custom Parts

NEOTech

. Lead global sourcing, supplier strategy, cost management, and supply-chain development for custom mechanical and electromechanical components .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commodity strategy development, with a strong focus on cost reduction, quality improvement, and risk mitigation in supply chain operations. Proficient in leading cross-functional initiatives and negotiations while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementCost ModelingRFQ/RFP ProcessesSupply Chain Analytics

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Hard Skills
Commodity ManagementCost ReductionSupplier QualificationManufacturing ProcessesMarket AnalysisLead Time ReductionQuality ImprovementCapacity PlanningNegotiationEngineering Purchasing
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsExcelSupply Chain Analytics Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
APICSCPMCPSM
Industry Keywords
Custom Mechanical ComponentsElectromechanical ComponentsEMS ManufacturingAerospaceDefenseMedical ManufacturingHigh-Reliability ManufacturingITAR ComplianceCUI ComplianceBuild-to-Print Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead global sourcing, supplier strategy, cost management, and supply-chain development for custom mechanical and electromechanical components
  • Develop and execute commodity strategies for metals, plastics, displays, custom transformers, magnetics, and related components
  • Drive supplier consolidation, dual sourcing, risk mitigation, cost reduction, quality improvement, capacity, lead-time reduction, and continuity of supply
  • Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop global suppliers for complex Build-to-Print manufacturing requirements
  • Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and competitive sourcing activities
  • Perform quote analysis, should-cost modeling, supplier benchmarking, and total-cost-of-ownership analysis
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, rebates, tooling, NRE, MOQ, lead times, inventory programs, and commercial agreements
  • Analyze raw material trends, market conditions, capacity constraints, tariffs, and supply-chain risks
  • Support design-to-cost, supplier optimization, material substitution, and manufacturing-process improvements
  • Serve as commodity subject matter expert for mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing technologies
  • Partner with Engineering and suppliers on DFM, manufacturability, material selection, tooling, process optimization, and cost reduction
  • Support prototype, NPI, production ramp, and engineering-change activities
  • Collaborate with Quality teams on supplier performance, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement
  • Own strategic supplier relationships and monitor quality, delivery, lead time, capacity, cost, responsiveness, and service
  • Conduct supplier business reviews, factory visits, capability assessments, and supplier audits
  • Establish supplier KPIs and act as the primary escalation point for critical supplier issues
  • Develop supplier capacity strategies aligned with current and future demand
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership
  • Present sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, cost-reduction opportunities, capacity risks, and mitigation plans to leadership
  • Drive global standardization of suppliers, pricing structures, specifications, contracts, and payment terms
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives improving cost, quality, delivery, technology, and supply-chain resilience
  • Travel globally, up to 50%, including supplier visits, business reviews, factory audits, sourcing events, quality escalations, and supplier-development activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related technical field
  • 7+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or supplier development
  • Strong experience with custom fabricated parts or EMS-related manufacturing commodities
  • Experience leading RFQ/RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and commercial agreements
  • Strong analytical and cost modeling skills, including TCO and market analysis
  • Knowledge of fabrication technologies, manufacturing processes, materials, lead times, and supplier capabilities
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills
  • Ability to travel globally based on business needs, up to 50%
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and supply chain analytics tools
  • Strong experience in engineering purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, master production scheduling, or technical procurement/planning with custom or electrical components
  • U.S. Citizen required due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance
  • Pre-employment background check and drug test required
  • Preferred: experience in EMS, aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
  • Preferred: knowledge of supplier qualification methodologies and manufacturing quality standards
  • Preferred: experience managing global suppliers across the U.S., Mexico, and Asia
  • Preferred: strong understanding of supply chain risk mitigation and dual sourcing strategies
  • Preferred: experience supporting BTP manufacturing operations
  • APICS, CPM, CPSM, or related certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental insurances
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation time
  • Company-paid holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match