We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Commodity Manager - Transformers & Heat Sinks to join a leading Company located in the Aurora, OH surrounding area.
The Commodity Manager - Transformers & Heat Sinks is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical components that enable the company's advanced power distribution systems. This includes power transformers, isolation transformers, and heat sinks for thermal management. The role ensures supplier capacity, capability, and performance are aligned with our rapid growth and production requirements. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on-able to balance immediate production needs with long-term supply chain scalability. This position drives measurable supplier performance, mitigates risk, and ensures supply continuity through structured performance management, data-driven decision-making, and proactive supplier development.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and implement commodity strategies for transformers and heat sinks, including custom and standard designs.
Conduct market and supplier analysis to understand cost structures, capacity constraints, and emerging risks in transformer and thermal component supply chains.
Lead sourcing initiatives from RFQ through contract negotiation and long-term agreements.
Build and maintain a resilient, scalable supply base to support production growth and new product launches.
Supplier Capacity & Demand Alignment
Collaborate with Operations and SIOP teams to ensure transformer and heat sink suppliers can meet production forecasts.
Assess supplier scalability and lead times to support demand surges and ramp-ups.
Develop capacity models and tools to identify bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies.
Lead supplier readiness reviews for critical programs.
Supplier Performance Management
Define and track KPIs for delivery, quality, lead time, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to drive continuous improvement.
Implement corrective actions for performance gaps using data-driven insights.
Cost, Risk, and Continuous Improvement
Identify cost reduction opportunities through volume leverage, alternate sourcing, and design collaboration.
Monitor global transformer and thermal component market trends to manage cost and risk exposure.
Collaborate with suppliers to optimize logistics and reduce lead times.
Participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to streamline procurement processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Support new product development with supplier sourcing and manufacturability input.
ERP & Data Integration
Utilize ERP and analytics tools for supplier data management and performance dashboards.
Support ERP enhancements and data governance initiatives for improved visibility.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
Preferred Certifications: CPSM, CSCP, or CLTD; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
Minimum 7 years in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or supplier development in a manufacturing environment (transformers and thermal components experience strongly preferred).
Proven experience in supplier capacity planning and performance improvement.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Data-driven decision maker with measurable results.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers