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 Bachelor’s 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