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As an Electrical Commodity Manager at Axon, you will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives across critical material categories including Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical content used in Axon product lines. You will be responsible for identifying and driving high-impact initiatives that reduce cost and risk, improve quality, and enable long-term company growth. This role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of global supply markets.
Job Responsibility:
Identify and recommend high-impact sourcing projects for existing and emerging products that drive measurable business outcomes, including cost reduction, risk mitigation, and quality improvement
Lead sourcing selection from both new and existing suppliers, leveraging market insights to ensure optimal supplier selection while enhancing product quality and customer experience
Establish and execute commodity and supplier-specific strategies that align with Axon’s growth goals and supply chain resilience initiatives
Lead and manage initial and long-term pricing strategies and contract negotiations with suppliers to achieve best-in-class cost, value, and performance
Utilize cost modeling and should-cost analysis to identify cost drivers and create data-driven negotiation strategies
Work cross-functionally with Category Managers, Sourcing Analysts, Engineers (Sourcing and R&D), Quality, Compliance, and other stakeholders to evaluate and onboard new suppliers
Lead strategic supplier engagement activities, including Business Reviews, supplier scorecard reviews, and performance improvement initiatives
Monitor and analyze market trends, commodity indices, supplier financial health, and geopolitical factors to inform sourcing strategy and risk mitigation plans
Collaborate with Demand Planning and Product Teams to communicate forecasts to suppliers and ensure capacity alignment with Axon’s growth trajectory
Manage supplier inventory levels using advanced replenishment strategies and persistent negotiation of lead times, minimum order quantities, and inventory agreements
Align with Sales Ops, Product Line, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to understand supply plan expectations and ensure supplier accountability
Serve as the key point of contact for all supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder communication
Develop sourcing strategies that incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations to align with Axon’s sustainability goals
Lead multiple programs simultaneously, executing sourcing plans tied to key strategic initiatives across business units
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Electrical, Mechanical or Electromechanical engineering, or related discipline
3-5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering, strategic sourcing, commodity/category management, supplier relationship management, and/or project management
Industry-recognized certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, APICS/CSCP, ISM/CPSM, Six Sigma)