{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3acfc64b14e5259d0d29a296","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3acfc64b14e5259d0d29a296","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3acfc64b14e5259d0d29a296","title":"Commodity Manager: :","description":"Job Description Primary Skills: Strategic Sourcing (advanced), RFQ Management (advanced), PLM (advanced), ECO/MCO (advanced), Procurement Management (advanced) Contract Type: W2 Location: North Reading, MA (#LI-Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Pay Range: $40 - $42 per hour #LP Job Summary: We are seeking a Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support procurement and sourcing activities for engineering and manufacturing components. This individual will execute RFQ processes, manage supplier quotations, perform cost analysis, and collaborate with engineering, finance, and sourcing teams to improve procurement efficiency. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESExecute RFQ processes for lower financial impact components across multiple categories (Motors, Sensors, Industrial Automation, Conveyance, Electric Panels, Pneumatics, Interconnect) as directed by L6 Strategic Sourcing ManagersManage vendor quote collection, consolidation, and analysis for assigned components; escalate results surpassing defined cost thresholds to the owning category managerSupport price variation analysis during the RFQ process, collecting standard price from ERP to enable comparison against new quotes for revision changes and new part introductionsDefine KPIs for RFQ cycle time, quote accuracy, vendor response rates, and identify bottlenecks in the current quoting processSupport implementation of the future vendor collaboration RFQ tool integrated with PLM and ERP, participating in integration design with Team Center for automated quote capture, approval routing, and automatic data pushSupport the Finance governance initiative providing cost visibility within the PLM change management process for BUY level components on Beta and GA sites REQUIRED SKILLSBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field3+ years of experience in supply chain operations, procurement, or sourcing in a manufacturing or engineering environmentExperience executing RFQ processes including vendor quote collection, analysis, and consolidation across multiple suppliersFamiliarity with ERP systems and procurement workflows, including purchase order creation and standard cost managementExperience with PLM or engineering change management processes (ECO/MCO workflows)Working knowledge of cost analysis methodologies including price comparison and quote evaluationProficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel for data analysis and quote comparisonCommunication skills sufficient to interface with global suppliers and internal cross-functional teams PREFERRED SKILLSExperience with vendor collaboration tools such as SAP ARIBA, Coupa, or equivalent procurement platformsExperience in high volume manufacturing supply chains, ideally consumer electronics, industrial automation, or roboticsFamiliarity with Agile PLM or Teamcenter and understanding of BOM structures, part lifecycle management, and revision controlKnowledge of the electro-mechanical component market including sensors, motors, actuators, pneumatics, or electrical panelsKnowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies applied to procurement processesExperience with data systems integration projects connecting procurement tools with PLM and ERP platforms ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. 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