Commodity Director – Power Conditioning System (PCS)

Role Overview

The PCS - Commodity Director is responsible for leading the global sourcing strategy supplier management cost optimization and risk mitigation for power electronics components systems power modules. This role partners closely with engineering manufacturing and business leadership to ensure a resilient cost-effective and innovative supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commodity Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies for power electronics components
• Define long-term sourcing roadmaps aligned with product and technology evolution
• Lead cross-functional alignment with engineering product management and operations
• Lead coach mentor PCS commodity management team

2. Supplier Management & Development

• Identify evaluate and onboard strategic suppliers globally
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers
• Drive supplier performance in cost quality delivery innovation and sustainability
• Lead supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement programs

3. Cost Management & Negotiation

• Own total cost of ownership (TCO) for the commodity portfolio
• Lead complex negotiations for long-term agreements pricing and capacity
• Deliver cost reduction targets through value engineering should-cost modeling and design-to-cost initiatives
• Benchmark pricing and technology to ensure competitiveness.

4. Risk Management & Supply Assurance

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g. geopolitical capacity constraints single sourcing)
• Develop dual/multi-sourcing strategies and inventory buffers where required
• Lead crisis management during supply disruptions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ESG requirements (UL RoHS REACH etc.)

5. Collaboration with Engineering & Innovation

• Work closely with R&D teams on component selection and supplier co-development
• Influence product design decisions to optimize cost availability and manufacturability
• Drive early supplier involvement (ESI) in new product development (NPI)
• Track emerging technologies in power electronics & design incorporation/alternate sourcing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Electrical Electronics or related field)
• 20-25 years of experience in strategic sourcing Commodity management with strong exposure to power electronics/electricals
• Proven experience negotiating global high-value supplier contracts and Contract Manufacturer management
• Experience working in industries such as industrial renewable energy or electronics manufacturing

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing Expertise Ability to develop and execute long-term commodity strategies
• Technical Acumen Strong understanding of power electronics and component-level design tradeoffs EMS manufacturing processes
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills Executive presence with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Analytical Thinking Cost modeling market analysis and risk assessment
• Leadership Ability to lead global cross-functional teams
• Communication Clear articulation of strategy and decisions to senior leadership.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Annual cost savings / cost avoidance
• Supplier performance (quality delivery responsiveness)
• Supply continuity and risk reduction
• Time-to-market support for NPI programs
• Innovation contributions from suppliers