About the job

Commodity Manager – EMS / Higher-Level Assemblies (m/f/d)Location: Stuttgart (Hybrid 3-days onsite)Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time

Harvey Nash is looking for an experienced Commodity Manager with a strong background in EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services), electrical/electronics manufacturing, and strategic sourcing.

In this role, you will take ownership of the Higher-Level Assembly (HLA) commodity, working closely with contract manufacturers and strategic suppliers to develop sourcing strategies, optimize costs, manage supplier performance, and secure a reliable supply chain.

You will act as a key interface between Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, Product Development, and suppliers, ensuring that commodity decisions support both current business requirements and future technology needs.

• ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement commodity and sourcing strategies for Higher-Level Assemblies and EMS suppliers.
• Manage the complete supplier lifecycle, including supplier selection, development, performance evaluation, and strategic positioning.
• Analyze spend, pricing, lead times, capacity, cost structures, and market developments to identify savings and supply chain improvement opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Drive supplier performance management and initiate corrective actions where performance does not meet business expectations.
• Identify and mitigate supply, capacity, cost, quality, and supplier-related risks.
• Manage contracts and ensure appropriate commercial and contractual coverage for strategic suppliers.
• Work closely with Engineering and R&D to understand future product and technology requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies.
• Monitor market trends and developments within the electronics and electrical manufacturing / EMS landscape.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional and matrix-organized teams across different business units.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, supplier optimization and supply chain efficiency.

• RequiredDegree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of experience in Commodity Management, Strategic Procurement, Sourcing, or Supplier Management.
• Strong experience within EMS, electronics manufacturing, electrical manufacturing, or contract manufacturing environments.
• Good understanding of Higher-Level Assemblies and supplier/contract manufacturing models.
• Proven experience managing and negotiating with international suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Strong commercial understanding with experience in cost analysis, price development and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience with supplier performance management, contract management and risk management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in global, matrix-organized environments.

What We Are Looking ForWe are particularly interested in candidates coming from an EMS or electrical/electronics manufacturing background, especially professionals who have managed commodities, contract manufacturers, or strategic suppliers for complex assemblies.

If you combine strategic procurement expertise with strong technical and commercial understanding of electronics/electrical manufacturing, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your procurement career.