About Us
We specialize in designing and manufacturing high-grade electronics and electro-mechanical solutions for disruptive Industrial, Medical, and Transportation OEMs. With a commitment to innovation and quality, we strive to deliver exceptional products that meet the highest standards. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and providing our clients with cutting-edge solutions that drive their success. Join us and be a part of a dynamic company that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
The Role
We are looking for a seasoned procurement professional to lead ESCATEC’s commodity management function and drive our supply chain competitiveness across a global EMS portfolio. This is a dual-mandate role — you will own the end-to-end commodity strategy and supplier ecosystem for all assigned commodity groups, while simultaneously providing functional leadership to the Corporate Procurement Executive (CPE) Commodity Team and leading strategic and tactical initiatives assigned by the Senior Corporate Procurement Manager.
This is a high-impact position with direct visibility to senior management and a remit that spans commercial negotiation, supplier development, team coaching, market intelligence, and cross-functional supply chain leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Commodity Strategy & Supplier Management
- Own and execute multi-year commodity strategies across semiconductors, passives, electro-mechanical, PCBs, plastics/resins, metals, and chemicals.
- Build and maintain a competitive, dual-sourced supplier ecosystem across all commodity groups.
- Lead pricing negotiations, long-term agreements, rebate programmes, and payment terms improvement initiatives.
- Drive cost reduction through benchmarking, VA/VE, alternate sourcing, and should-cost modelling.
- Manage supply chain risk including allocation, obsolescence, geopolitical exposure, and single-source dependency.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the CPE Commodity Team; set and review individual KPIs and conduct formal performance assessments.
- Manage team workload, prioritisation, and programme coverage across concurrent NPI and production programmes.
Strategic & Tactical Initiatives
- Strategic: lead supply chain digitalisation (EDI/VMI/INFOR), sustainability and ESG programmes (CSRD/CSDDD, Business Partner CoC), global IBU procurement alignment, and new category entry assessments.
- Tactical: drive Commodity Market Intelligence Reports, payment terms campaigns, supplier consolidation, CBOM process improvement, and high-priority supply escalation management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with SCM, Engineering, NPI, Quality, Legal, and Finance to deliver programme-aligned procurement outcomes.
- Represent procurement in customer-facing discussions, factory visits, and nominated supplier commercial reviews.
Skills & Experience
- 10 to 15 years of direct procurement experience in an EMS or electronics manufacturing environment — mandatory.
- Minimum 5 years in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or senior buyer role with category ownership.
- Proven track record in supplier negotiation, cost savings delivery, and supplier development.
- People management experience: leading and developing a procurement or supply chain team.
- NPI programme support experience in an EMS environment is essential.
Technical Knowledge
- Deep knowledge of electronic component markets, EMS pricing structures, and supply chain dynamics.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, trade compliance (conflict minerals, UFLPA, EAR/ITAR awareness), and customer CoC requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (INFOR LN or SAP MM preferred); advanced Excel; Luminovo or equivalent quoting platforms.
Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen with a data-driven, should-cost approach to supplier management.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills in English.
- Ability to lead across functions, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and deliver under pressure.
- High integrity, process discipline, and commitment to procurement governance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent discipline.
- Professional certification (CPSM, CIPS, CSCP) is an advantage.