Overview:
Responsible for developing and executing global sourcing and commodity strategies for semiconductors, integrated circuits (ICs), electronic components, connectivity technologies, and related commodities across all Panasonic Automotive Systems locations.
This role serves as a strategic partner to Product Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier strategies align with future technology roadmaps, product development initiatives, and business objectives.
The Global Commodity Manager will leverage deep knowledge of semiconductor supply markets, supplier capabilities, technology trends, market intelligence, and component lifecycle management to drive innovation, cost competitiveness, supply continuity, supplier performance, and long-term business value.
The position requires strong leadership, executive-level negotiation capabilities, global supplier management experience, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders while developing procurement talent.
Responsibilities:
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
Commodity Strategy & Technology Roadmap Development
- Develops and executes global commodity strategies for semiconductors, integrated circuits (ICs), microcontrollers (MCUs), processors, memory devices, sensors, connectivity modules, power electronics, and other strategic electronic components.
- Partners closely with Product Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Program Management, and Product Management teams to understand current and future product requirements.
- Aligns sourcing and supplier strategies with technology roadmaps, product plans, and business growth objectives.
- Monitors semiconductor industry trends, supplier technology roadmaps, market conditions, capacity constraints, and emerging technologies to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Creates long-term commodity plans to support product innovation, supply continuity, scalability, and cost optimization.
Cost & Risk Management
- Identifies and implements cost-saving initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
- Develops and executes risk management strategies, including supplier contingency planning and supply chain diversification.
- Utilizes data analytics and market intelligence to track cost trends, forecast supply chain risks, and optimize working capital.
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
- Develops and executes global sourcing strategies that support business objectives and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Leads complex commercial negotiations, long-term agreements, pricing initiatives, and strategic supplier contracts.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for assigned semiconductor and electronics commodities.
- Utilizes market intelligence, benchmarking, cost analysis, and supplier assessments to drive sourcing decisions.
- Identifies opportunities for supplier consolidation, dual sourcing, and strategic partnerships.
Cost & Risk Management
- Identifies and implements cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, performance, and supply continuity.
- Ensures alignment with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives.
- Develops and executes risk mitigation strategies, including supply continuity planning, geographic diversification, and supplier contingency management.
- Monitors semiconductor market conditions, lead-time trends, geopolitical risks, and supply chain disruptions.
- Utilizes data analytics and market intelligence to forecast supply risks and optimize inventory and working capital strategies.
Supplier Innovation & Early Involvement
- Establishes strategic partnerships with semiconductor and electronic component suppliers to drive innovation and technology advancement.
- Promotes early supplier involvement during product development and design phases.
- Facilitates supplier collaboration with Product Engineering teams to influence component selection, manufacturability, quality, and cost optimization.
- Evaluates supplier technology roadmaps and capabilities to identify opportunities for future product enhancement and competitive differentiation.
- Supports technology transitions and lifecycle management initiatives.
Product Development & Engineering Partnership
- Collaborates closely with Product Engineering and Hardware Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and strategic component selection.
- Partners with engineering teams to evaluate alternative technologies, second-source opportunities, and component lifecycle risks.
- Provides market intelligence and supplier insights to support engineering and product development decisions.
- Ensures sourcing strategies support future product roadmap requirements and technology migration plans.
MUST-HAVES:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in global sourcing, commodity management, procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing.
- Experience sourcing semiconductors, integrated circuits (ICs), electronic components, connectivity technologies, or other technology-related commodities.
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor supply chains, supplier management, technology roadmaps, and component lifecycle management.
- Experience partnering directly with Product Engineering and Hardware Engineering teams.
- Proven experience developing and implementing global commodity strategies.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and executive stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in cost modeling, supplier performance management, market intelligence, and risk mitigation.
- Advanced proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office 365, analytics tools, and sourcing systems.
BENEFITS & PERKS – WE’RE ALL ABOUT YOU:
- Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
- Annual Bonus Program
- Educational Assistance &Reimbursement Program
- Relaxed Dress Code
- Onsite Recreation Center & Café
- PASATalksSpeaker Summits
- Leadership & Mentorship Programs
- High5 Reward Recognition Program
- Onsite Happy Hours!
- And many more benefits & perks found within the ‘Our Culture’ section…
WHO WE ARE:
At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and many others. In serving our customers, we don't just strive to put tomorrow's technology on the road – we pride ourselves on recruiting the brightest and best to do it.
WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America.
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