Global Commodity Manager at Aeva — USA | Base Career

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Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and services critical to our technology.
Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, focusing on achieving optimal cost, quality, delivery, and technology roadmap alignment.
Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.

Manage the full lifecycle of supplier relationships, from initial selection and qualification to ongoing performance management and business reviews.
Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives (cost reduction, lead time, on- time delivery, quality).
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Act as the primary interface between Aeva Engineering/NPI teams and suppliers for new product introduction (NPI) development and qualification.
Work closely with Operations and Planning teams to develop capacity plans and ensure long-term continuity of supply in a dynamic growth environment.
Drive 'Design for Manufacturability/Supply Chain' considerations into early product design phases.

Establish, manage, and drive annual cost reduction targets for key commodities.
Develop and maintain component/service cost roadmaps and market intelligence.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field.
8+ years of progressive experience in a Supply Chain, Commodity Management, or Sourcing role.
Extensive direct experience managing the sourcing and supply of technical components relevant to high-tech or complex electro-mechanical products.
Demonstrated experience in either the Automotive or Consumer Electronics industries, managing high-volume, high-quality component supply chains.

Global Commodity Manager