Commodity Manager - Terminations

Own the CM sourcing program for Terminations, driving qualification of partners capable of scaling from prototype to volume builds.

Own development of detailed production RFQs following design release, incorporating manufacturing requirements, critical-to-quality (CTQ) specs, and PPAP/qualification requirements, in partnership with Engineering.

Support Engineering during sample builds and DFM iteration with candidate suppliers, ensuring feedback closes into the design ahead of design lock.

Partner with Quality to support supplier PPAP submissions (Part Submission Warrant, dimensional reports, process capability, material certifications) as part of production qualification.

Support process validation / run-at-rate studies to confirm supplier capacity and process capability against forecast.

Lead negotiation of supplier agreements, pricing structures, and commercial terms in partnership with Procurement and Finance.

Drive multi-sourcing initiatives to reduce single-source risk on specialty termination components, and support second-source qualification for the highest-risk items.

Build supplier scorecards and support periodic business reviews as suppliers move into ramp.

Partner with Logistics on packaging and shipping plans for termination components and assemblies.

Build a multi-year sourcing roadmap for the Terminations commodity in support of VEIR’s scale-up plans.

5+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, or strategic sourcing, with direct experience managing contract manufacturers.

A technical engineering background; mechanical engineering preferred.

Demonstrated experience setting up and managing contract manufacturers for electro-mechanical assemblies.

Experience developing RFIs and RFQs in partnership with engineering teams, from prototype-level through production-intent sourcing.

Familiarity with NPI stage-gate processes and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is strongly preferred.

Experience negotiating supplier agreements, commercial terms, and multi-sourcing strategies.

Comfort conducting supplier site audits and working closely with Quality and Engineering to assess manufacturing capability.

Experience in a hardware, hard tech, or manufacturing environment; startup or scale-up experience is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Willingness to travel for supplier visits, audits, and CM qualification activities.

A relationship builder who earns supplier trust while holding a firm line on cost, quality, and delivery.

Comfortable moving fluidly between technical conversations with Engineering and commercial negotiations with suppliers.

Structured and proactive — you build sourcing roadmaps rather than reacting to the next fire.

A strong cross-functional collaborator across Product, Commercial, Engineering, and Finance.