Commodity Manager, Electronics Remote or Hybrid - Charleston, United States - IDEX

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    locations

    Wooster, Ohio

    Ocala, Florida

    Columbus, Ohio

    Shelby, North Carolina

    time type

    Full time

    posted on

    Posted Yesterday

    job requisition id

    R-05541

    If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it.

    Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

    With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses

    around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

    SUMMARY OF JOB
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    :

    The

    Commodity Manager

    , Electronics will

    be responsible for

    electronic

    s

    supplier management

    ,

    components

    purchas

    ing

    and inventory

    to

    support both the Akron Brass

    ,

    Weldon,

    and

    Fire

    &

    Safety

    Group

    businesses

    as

    required

    .
    REPORTS TO (Title)

    :

    Director of Engineering and Quality

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Develops and

    maintains

    relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers

    Seeks out

    ,

    identifies

    and qualifies

    new

    electronics

    and contract manufacturing

    suppliers

    Oversees and

    maintains

    inventories

    for all electronic components

    Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future

    electronics

    buying trends and markets

    Assesses financial risks of purchases

    regarding

    excess or PPV control

    Works and negotiates with suppliers to ensure market pricing for the business unit(s)

    Understand current market conditions, Geo-political environment and incorporate into commodity strategies to effectively mitigate supply chain risk.

    Utilizes 80/20 mindset to establish strategies and reduce supply base complexity for assigned commodities. This also includes identifying opportunities for product complexity reduction and leading project teams to do so

    KNOWLEDGE,


    SKILLS

    AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:

    Required experience in

    identifying

    and developing new electronics suppliers,

    buying electronic components (PCBs, controllers)

    and turnkey electronics products through

    contract manufacturers

    Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    Ability to function well in a high-paced environment


    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Bachel

    o

    r's

    degree in Business

    , Economics, or related field preferred.

    5+ years in a prior

    electronics

    commodities'

    role or

    similar


    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    25% travel.

    Perform general office functions.

    Visual acuity

    required

    for close detail work and computer use.

    General manufacturing,

    warehouse,

    and office environment.


    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
    IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

    IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws

    (Minorities/Females/Protected

    Veterans/Disabled).
    Attention Applicants:


    If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know.

    Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply.

    Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at

    for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests.

    Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

    About Us

    IDEX (


    NYSE:

    IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you're driving has a BAND-IT clamp holding your side airbag safely in place.

    If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life rescue tool may have saved your life.

    If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you.

    It's likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.

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