Global Commodity Manager - Custom Parts (25158)

Global Commodity Manager — Custom Parts  (Electronics Manufacturing) 

📍 Location: USA (Remote)

Position Summary 

NEOTech is seeking a highly driven and strategic Global Commodity Manager – Custom Parts & Strategic Sourcing to lead the sourcing, supplier strategy, cost management, and supply chain development for custom fabricated parts and related commodities supporting NEOTech’s Build-to-Print (BTP) business across multiple sites. 

This role will be responsible for developing and executing global commodity strategies focused on cost reduction, supplier consolidation, risk mitigation, quality improvement, dual sourcing, and continuity of supply. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of custom manufacturing processes, combined with strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional leadership capabilities. 

This individual will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to support prototype through mass production while ensuring suppliers meet NEOTech’s expectations for cost, quality, delivery, and service. 

Key Responsibilities 

Commodity & Supplier Strategy 

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies for custom fabricated parts and related commodities to support NEOTech’s operational and financial objectives. 

• Drive supplier consolidation, dual sourcing, risk mitigation, and long-term supply chain resiliency initiatives. 

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop competitive global suppliers capable of supporting complex BTP manufacturing requirements. 

• Establish strategic partnerships with suppliers to improve pricing, lead-time, technology, quality, and service performance. 

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management 

• Lead all RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and sourcing activities for custom fabricated commodities. 

• Perform detailed quote analysis, should-cost modeling, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis. 

• Aggressively negotiate pricing, payment terms, rebates, inventory programs, tooling, lead-times, and commercial agreements. 

• Drive annual cost reduction initiatives and productivity savings across assigned commodities. 

• Analyze market trends, raw material impacts, and supply chain risks to proactively develop mitigation strategies. 

Technical & EMS Operational Support 

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for custom fabrication technologies and related manufacturing processes. 

• Partner with Engineering and suppliers on DFM, manufacturability improvements, material selection, and technical problem solving. 

• Support prototype, NPI, and production ramp activities to ensure successful launches and continuity of supply. 

• Collaborate with Quality teams on supplier performance, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management 

• Own supplier relationship management for assigned commodities, including delivery, quality, responsiveness, capacity, and cost performance. 

• Conduct supplier business reviews, site visits, and capability assessments. 

• Monitor supplier KPIs and drive accountability for continuous improvement. 

• Act as the primary escalation point for critical supplier issues and shortages. 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership to align sourcing strategies with business objectives. 

• Present sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, cost reduction initiatives, and risk assessments to leadership teams. 

• Support global standardization initiatives for suppliers, pricing structures, contracts, and payment terms.