{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f6fdc65ee8215535fbcb9b49","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f6fdc65ee8215535fbcb9b49","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f6fdc65ee8215535fbcb9b49","title":"Electronics Commodity Manager – Passive Components","description":"About Us\nSpellman 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.\nWhile 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.\nElectronics Commodity Manager – Passive Components\nDepartment\nSupply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Procurement\nReports To\nDirector of Supply Chain / Global Commodity Leader (Electronics)\nLocation\nFlexible (site-based, hybrid, or remote; with periodic travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites)\nPosition Summary\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nCategory Strategy & Roadmap\nDevelop and execute a multi-year category strategy for passive components, aligned to product roadmap, cost targets, and risk posture.\nBuild and maintain category intelligence on capacity trends, lead times, allocation risk, technology transitions, and supplier regional strategies.\nDefine preferred supplier strategy (global vs. regional), dual/multi-sourcing plans, and standardization opportunities across product lines.\nStrategic Sourcing & Commercial Leadership\nLead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations (pricing, lead times, MOQ/MPQ, NCNR terms, warranties, and liability).\nDeliver measurable improvements in PPV, TCO, cash (inventory), and supply assurance through negotiated agreements, VMI/consignment, and optimized commercial terms.\nEstablish and manage LTAs (Long-Term Agreements) and periodic pricing reviews tied to market indices and commodity movement where applicable.\nSupplier Management & Performance\nOwn supplier scorecards and performance reviews covering OTD, quality (PPM), responsiveness, cost, and corrective actions.\nPartner with Quality and Engineering to drive 8D/CAPA closure, process controls, and continuous improvement at key suppliers.\nLead supplier risk management: financial health, geopolitical exposure, single points of failure, logistics lanes, and business continuity plans.\nEngineering Collaboration / Technical Alignment\nPartner with Engineering to drive component standardization, approved alternates, footprint compatibility, and design-to-availability principles.\nManage AVL/AML governance for passive components; ensure timely qualification and documentation updates (e.g., PCN, PPAP/FAI where required).\nSupport NPI by aligning sourcing decisions with performance requirements, compliance needs, and manufacturing readiness.\nLifecycle & Change Management\nProactively manage obsolescence (EOL), PCNs, material substitutions, and compliance changes.\nCoordinate last-time buys, bridge buys, redesign decisions, and alternate qualifications to avoid production disruption.\nForecast, Inventory & Allocation Management\nWork with Planning to ensure supplier capacity alignment to forecast, including demand spikes and constrained markets.\nExecute allocation strategies, buffer policies, and inventory risk mitigation for long-lead or constrained passive components.\nCompliance & Governance\nEnsure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulations: RoHS/REACH, conflict minerals, supplier ethics, and trade compliance.\nMaintain accurate contracts, supplier records, and sourcing documentation for audit readiness.\nCost & Value Engineering (VE)\nDrive VA/VE and should-cost efforts across passives (tolerance/voltage derating, packaging optimization, standard values, alternate materials).\nIdentify opportunities to reduce cost through spec rationalization, supplier consolidation, and packaging/logistics improvements.\nScope (Typical)\nSpend: Category spend commensurate with business scale (e.g., $5M–$50M+)\nSupplier Base: Global manufacturers, authorized distributors, and regional partners\nCross-Functional Partners: Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Finance, NPI, Regulatory/Compliance\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering (Electrical/Electronics), Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).\nMinimum 7 years of procurement/commodity management experience in electronics manufacturing; 2+ years with passive components strongly preferred.\nProven expertise in RFQ execution, negotiations, supplier management, and contract development.\nDemonstrated ability to manage shortage/allocation environments and deliver supply continuity.\nStrong analytical skills: cost modeling, market analysis, and KPI-driven management.\nProficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/etc.) and sourcing tools; advanced Excel skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working with global passive manufacturers and distribution partners (e.g., direct + franchise channels).\nFamiliarity with qualification processes and documentation (FAI, PPAP-like processes, PCN handling).\nKnowledge of electronics reliability, derating principles, and key passive parameters (ESR, ripple, tempco, dielectric, tolerance, aging).\nSix Sigma/Lean exposure; project management certification a plus.\nExperience with commodity risk frameworks and structured supplier segmentation (strategic vs. transactional).\nCore Competencies\nMarket & technical acumen (passives supply base, constraints, and specs)\nNegotiation & influencing across internal stakeholders and suppliers\nData-driven decision making and strong business case development\nRisk management mindset (dual sourcing, lifecycle, compliance)\nExecutive communication and stakeholder management\nOperational rigor: follow-through, documentation, governance\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nCost reduction / PPV / TCO improvements (quarterly & annual)\nSupplier OTD, lead time adherence, and allocation performance\nQuality performance (PPM, escapes, CAPA closure time)\nPercentage of parts dual-sourced / alternate qualified (risk reduction)\nNPI sourcing readiness and timeline adherence\nInventory health: turns, excess/obsolete exposure, NCNR risk\nWorking Conditions / Travel\nTravel typically 10–25% (supplier visits, audits, factory alignment, quarterly business reviews).\nOccasional calls across time zones with global suppliers.\nOn-site, hybrid, or remote options will be considered.\nOur good faith estimate of the salary range for this role is $114,000 to $153,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other factors. In addition to base pay, we offer a highly competitive benefits package.\n#LI-Remote\nWe at Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. To request accommodation related to disabilities, please email us at careers@spellmanhv.com, or call +1 (631) 630-3000\nNote to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: Spellman High Voltage Electronics does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Spellman High Voltage Electronics employee. Spellman High Voltage Electronics will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Spellman High Voltage Electronics and will be processed accordingly.","company":"Spellmanhighvoltageelectronics","rawCompany":"spellmanhighvoltageelectronics","city":"Pensacola","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-31T09:44:01.767Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334416","title":"Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing","slug":"capacitor-resistor-coil-transformer-and-other-inductor-manufacturing"},{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electronics Commodity Manager – Passive Components","description":"About Us\nSpellman 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.\nWhile 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.\nElectronics Commodity Manager – Passive Components\nDepartment\nSupply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Procurement\nReports To\nDirector of Supply Chain / Global Commodity Leader (Electronics)\nLocation\nFlexible (site-based, hybrid, or remote; with periodic travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites)\nPosition Summary\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nCategory Strategy & Roadmap\nDevelop and execute a multi-year category strategy for passive components, aligned to product roadmap, cost targets, and risk posture.\nBuild and maintain category intelligence on capacity trends, lead times, allocation risk, technology transitions, and supplier regional strategies.\nDefine preferred supplier strategy (global vs. regional), dual/multi-sourcing plans, and standardization opportunities across product lines.\nStrategic Sourcing & Commercial Leadership\nLead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations (pricing, lead times, MOQ/MPQ, NCNR terms, warranties, and liability).\nDeliver measurable improvements in PPV, TCO, cash (inventory), and supply assurance through negotiated agreements, VMI/consignment, and optimized commercial terms.\nEstablish and manage LTAs (Long-Term Agreements) and periodic pricing reviews tied to market indices and commodity movement where applicable.\nSupplier Management & Performance\nOwn supplier scorecards and performance reviews covering OTD, quality (PPM), responsiveness, cost, and corrective actions.\nPartner with Quality and Engineering to drive 8D/CAPA closure, process controls, and continuous improvement at key suppliers.\nLead supplier risk management: financial health, geopolitical exposure, single points of failure, logistics lanes, and business continuity plans.\nEngineering Collaboration / Technical Alignment\nPartner with Engineering to drive component standardization, approved alternates, footprint compatibility, and design-to-availability principles.\nManage AVL/AML governance for passive components; ensure timely qualification and documentation updates (e.g., PCN, PPAP/FAI where required).\nSupport NPI by aligning sourcing decisions with performance requirements, compliance needs, and manufacturing readiness.\nLifecycle & Change Management\nProactively manage obsolescence (EOL), PCNs, material substitutions, and compliance changes.\nCoordinate last-time buys, bridge buys, redesign decisions, and alternate qualifications to avoid production disruption.\nForecast, Inventory & Allocation Management\nWork with Planning to ensure supplier capacity alignment to forecast, including demand spikes and constrained markets.\nExecute allocation strategies, buffer policies, and inventory risk mitigation for long-lead or constrained passive components.\nCompliance & Governance\nEnsure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulations: RoHS/REACH, conflict minerals, supplier ethics, and trade compliance.\nMaintain accurate contracts, supplier records, and sourcing documentation for audit readiness.\nCost & Value Engineering (VE)\nDrive VA/VE and should-cost efforts across passives (tolerance/voltage derating, packaging optimization, standard values, alternate materials).\nIdentify opportunities to reduce cost through spec rationalization, supplier consolidation, and packaging/logistics improvements.\nScope (Typical)\nSpend: Category spend commensurate with business scale (e.g., $5M–$50M+)\nSupplier Base: Global manufacturers, authorized distributors, and regional partners\nCross-Functional Partners: Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Finance, NPI, Regulatory/Compliance\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering (Electrical/Electronics), Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).\nMinimum 7 years of procurement/commodity management experience in electronics manufacturing; 2+ years with passive components strongly preferred.\nProven expertise in RFQ execution, negotiations, supplier management, and contract development.\nDemonstrated ability to manage shortage/allocation environments and deliver supply continuity.\nStrong analytical skills: cost modeling, market analysis, and KPI-driven management.\nProficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/etc.) and sourcing tools; advanced Excel skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working with global passive manufacturers and distribution partners (e.g., direct + franchise channels).\nFamiliarity with qualification processes and documentation (FAI, PPAP-like processes, PCN handling).\nKnowledge of electronics reliability, derating principles, and key passive parameters (ESR, ripple, tempco, dielectric, tolerance, aging).\nSix Sigma/Lean exposure; project management certification a plus.\nExperience with commodity risk frameworks and structured supplier segmentation (strategic vs. transactional).\nCore Competencies\nMarket & technical acumen (passives supply base, constraints, and specs)\nNegotiation & influencing across internal stakeholders and suppliers\nData-driven decision making and strong business case development\nRisk management mindset (dual sourcing, lifecycle, compliance)\nExecutive communication and stakeholder management\nOperational rigor: follow-through, documentation, governance\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nCost reduction / PPV / TCO improvements (quarterly & annual)\nSupplier OTD, lead time adherence, and allocation performance\nQuality performance (PPM, escapes, CAPA closure time)\nPercentage of parts dual-sourced / alternate qualified (risk reduction)\nNPI sourcing readiness and timeline adherence\nInventory health: turns, excess/obsolete exposure, NCNR risk\nWorking Conditions / Travel\nTravel typically 10–25% (supplier visits, audits, factory alignment, quarterly business reviews).\nOccasional calls across time zones with global suppliers.\nOn-site, hybrid, or remote options will be considered.\nOur good faith estimate of the salary range for this role is $114,000 to $153,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other factors. In addition to base pay, we offer a highly competitive benefits package.\n#LI-Remote\nWe at Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. To request accommodation related to disabilities, please email us at careers@spellmanhv.com, or call +1 (631) 630-3000\nNote to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: Spellman High Voltage Electronics does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Spellman High Voltage Electronics employee. Spellman High Voltage Electronics will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Spellman High Voltage Electronics and will be processed accordingly.","datePosted":"2026-08-31T09:44:01.767Z","dateModified":"2026-08-31T09:44:01.767Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Spellmanhighvoltageelectronics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Pensacola","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f6fdc65ee8215535fbcb9b49"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f6fdc65ee8215535fbcb9b49"}}