Electronics Commodity Manager – Passive 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.Electronics Commodity Manager – Passive ComponentsDepartmentSupply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / ProcurementReports ToDirector of Supply Chain / Global Commodity Leader (Electronics)LocationFlexible (site-based, hybrid, or remote; with periodic travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites)Position SummaryThe Electronics Commodity Manager (Passive Components) owns the global/category strategy, sourcing, supplier performance, and cost roadmap for passive electronic components, including (but not limited to) MLCCs, resistors, inductors, ferrites, capacitors (electrolytic/film/ceramic), crystals/oscillators, transformers (where applicable), connectors (optional scope), fuses, and thermistors/NTCs/PTCs. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Finance to ensure uninterrupted supply, competitive total cost, robust quality, and strong lifecycle and risk management across the passive supply base.The ideal candidate combines deep market knowledge of passive components, strong commercial negotiation skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment on specifications, alternatives, AVL/AML strategy, and value engineering.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy & RoadmapDevelop and execute a multi-year category strategy for passive components, aligned to product roadmap, cost targets, and risk posture.Build and maintain category intelligence on capacity trends, lead times, allocation risk, technology transitions, and supplier regional strategies.Define preferred supplier strategy (global vs. regional), dual/multi-sourcing plans, and standardization opportunities across product lines.Strategic Sourcing & Commercial LeadershipLead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations (pricing, lead times, MOQ/MPQ, NCNR terms, warranties, and liability).Deliver measurable improvements in PPV, TCO, cash (inventory), and supply assurance through negotiated agreements, VMI/consignment, and optimized commercial terms.Establish and manage LTAs (Long-Term Agreements) and periodic pricing reviews tied to market indices and commodity movement where applicable.Supplier Management & PerformanceOwn supplier scorecards and performance reviews covering OTD, quality (PPM), responsiveness, cost, and corrective actions.Partner with Quality and Engineering to drive 8D/CAPA closure, process controls, and continuous improvement at key suppliers.Lead supplier risk management: financial health, geopolitical exposure, single points of failure, logistics lanes, and business continuity plans.Engineering Collaboration / Technical AlignmentPartner with Engineering to drive component standardization, approved alternates, footprint compatibility, and design-to-availability principles.Manage AVL/AML governance for passive components; ensure timely qualification and documentation updates (e.g., PCN, PPAP/FAI where required).Support NPI by aligning sourcing decisions with performance requirements, compliance needs, and manufacturing readiness.Lifecycle & Change ManagementProactively manage obsolescence (EOL), PCNs, material substitutions, and compliance changes.Coordinate last-time buys, bridge buys, redesign decisions, and alternate qualifications to avoid production disruption.Forecast, Inventory & Allocation ManagementWork with Planning to ensure supplier capacity alignment to forecast, including demand spikes and constrained markets.Execute allocation strategies, buffer policies, and inventory risk mitigation for long-lead or constrained passive components.Compliance & GovernanceEnsure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulations: RoHS/REACH, conflict minerals, supplier ethics, and trade compliance.Maintain accurate contracts, supplier records, and sourcing documentation for audit readiness.Cost & Value Engineering (VE)Drive VA/VE and should-cost efforts across passives (tolerance/voltage derating, packaging optimization, standard values, alternate materials).Identify opportunities to reduce cost through spec rationalization, supplier consolidation, and packaging/logistics improvements.Scope (Typical)Spend: Category spend