Electronics Commodity Manager – Active Components

About UsSpellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.Job SummaryThe Electronics Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for active electronic components, including semiconductors, ICs, power devices, and other supply‑constrained technologies. This role owns supplier strategy, cost management, risk mitigation, and long‑term demand assurance for critical technologies supporting new product introduction (NPI), sustaining engineering, and volume production.The position partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Finance to ensure continuity of supply, competitive total cost, and alignment with technology roadmaps in a volatile global electronics market.Key ResponsibilitiesCommodity & Sourcing StrategyDevelop and execute global commodity strategies for active components (MCUs, ASICs, FPGAs, analog ICs, power semiconductors, memory, optoelectronics).Align supplier strategies with technology roadmaps, product lifecycles, and long‑term business needs.Lead make/buy, dual sourcing, and lifecycle management decisions to reduce supply risk.Supplier Management & NegotiationEstablish and manage strategic relationships with IDMs, fabs, foundry partners, and authorized distributors.Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, LTAs, NCNR terms, allocation commitments, and capacity reservations.Drive supplier performance using KPIs covering cost, delivery, quality, responsiveness, and risk posture.Cost & Value ManagementOwn year‑over‑year cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives through pricing, VAVE, design influence, and demand consolidation.Analyze cost drivers for active components (wafer pricing, node transitions, test/packaging, currency, tariffs).Partner with Engineering to influence design choices that improve availability, cost, and long‑term sustainability.Supply Assurance & Risk ManagementProactively manage allocation‑prone and long lead‑time components, including demand commits and escalation paths.Develop mitigation plans for geopolitical, capacity, EOL, Obsolete and single‑source risks.Support business continuity planning and recovery actions during supplier disruptions.Cross‑Functional CollaborationPartner with Engineering on NPI sourcing, qualification, and alternate part strategies.Work with Planning and Operations to align forecasts, inventory strategies, and supply constraints.Collaborate with Quality on supplier audits, corrective actions, and qualification requirements.Data, Governance & ComplianceEnsure accurate item master data, approved manufacturer lists (AML), and sourcing documentation.Support compliance with trade, export control, and ethical sourcing requirements.Provide clear reporting on savings, risk exposure, and supplier performance to leadership.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering (Electrical/Electronics), Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).Minimum 7 years of sourcing or commodity management experience in electronics manufacturing.Strong expertise in active electronic components and semiconductor supply chains.Proven negotiation experience with global suppliers and distributors.Demonstrated ability to manage supply constraints, allocations, and high‑risk commodities.Preferred QualificationsExperience working directly with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, or EMS providers.Understanding of semiconductor lifecycle management, node transitions, and capacity models.Experience supporting NPI and fast‑paced, mixed‑volume manufacturing environments.Knowledge of global trade, tariffs, and regional sourcing strategies (Asia, North America, Mexico, etc.).Key Skills & CompetenciesStrategic sourcing and category managementAdvanced negotiation and contract managementCost modeling and financial analysisRisk assessment and mitigation planningCross‑functional leadership and executive communicationHigh level of analytical rigor and attention to detailSuccess MetricsYear‑over‑year cost savings and cost avoidanceSupplier OTD, quality, and responsiveness metricsReduction in supply risk (single‑source, allocation exposure, EOL events)NPI sourcing readiness and on‑time product launches