About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Commodity Manager – Cable Harness & PCBA
Position Summary
The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for PCBAs, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and related electronic components. This role owns supplier strategy, cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and supply continuity while partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global commodity strategies for PCBA and cable/harness suppliers.
- Lead supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements.
- Drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing, and design optimization.
- Manage supplier performance for cost, quality, delivery, lead time, and capacity.
- Develop strategic supplier relationships and lead regular business reviews.
- Identify and mitigate supply risks including single-source exposure, capacity constraints, long lead-time components, obsolescence, tariffs, and geopolitical risk.
- Lead sourcing and supplier readiness for new product introductions and engineering changes.
- Partner with Engineering on DFM, alternate components, standardization, and product lifecycle/obsolescence management.
- Lead recovery and escalation activities for supplier shortages or performance issues impacting production.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain.
- Experience with PCBAs, cable/wire harnesses, electronics manufacturing, or contract manufacturers.
- Strong negotiation, cost-analysis, supplier-management, and commercial skills.
- Experience managing global suppliers and complex supply-chain risks.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment or other high-mix, low-volume technical manufacturing environments preferred.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
$137,678.34 - $206,517.50
This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on
multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work
location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as
you develop within the role.
Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the
Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular
employees working 20+ hours a week).