Commodity Manager - Electrical

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Det-Tronics
Spectrum Safety Solutions

We make the world a better place to live! Det-Tronics is a $180M technologically innovative, projects-based global brand protecting lives and property in challenging environments. At Det-Tronics we design, manufacture and commission best-in-class flame and gas detection systems that help create comfortable, accessible, efficient, healthy, safe, secure, and sustainable environments for some of the world’s premier brands. Det-Tronics is a part of Spectrum Safety Solutions and has a global footprint with manufacturing sites in the U.S. and a world-wide sales presence.

With approximately 1,500 employees operating in more than 20 countries, Spectrum Safety Solutions is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions for high-hazard applications across verticals such as critical infrastructure, oil and gas, marine and clean energy. Our global team leverages strong customer relationships across four recognized brands, Det-Tronics, Marioff, Autronica, and Fireye, to deliver differentiated lifecycle solutions and advance growth across key segments.

Carved out from Carrier’s Fire & Security business in July 2024, Spectrum Safety Solutions is now a privately held company under the ownership of Sentinel Capital Partners.

Det-Tronics is seeking an experienced and capable Commodity Manager for electrical sub-assemblies and components. This person will report to our Strategic Sourcing Manager and help support oversight of Det-Tronics’ supplier base to ensure quality, service, pricing, and capabilities meet our standards. This person will also support Sustaining and NPI development initiatives and ensure Det-Tronics stays ahead of global market trends.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies through analysis of company requirements.
• Conduct detailed market analysis on global commodities, industry trends, exchange rates, trade compliance, and labor rates.
• Provide forecasts to management on trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Proactively identify and implement supply chain optimization initiatives to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Maintain a robust project pipeline to deliver year-over-year cost savings.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects, including new vendor identification, qualification, setup, and production ramp-up.
• Stay informed on technological trends to identify alternative materials or processes that enhance product design.
• Collaborate with design engineering on new product introduction projects.
• Partner with supplier quality to evaluate performance and drive improvements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to resolve quality, price, or service discrepancies.
• Assess supplier capabilities and recommend improvements for productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to Det-Tronics’ Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) standards for new product development and changes.
• Assist in developing internal processes that improve business continuity.
• Justify and execute capital expenditure requests to support sourcing projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related technical field with 5+ years of sourcing experience in a PCBA manufacturing environment; OR equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills with a professional presence.
• Sourcing or engineering experience with electrical components, PCBs, and PCBA manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, make/buy analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, and forecasting.
• Ability to interpret PCBA/PCB documentation including blueprints, Gerber files, and BOMs.
• Knowledge of documentation required for PCBA suppliers to quote and build Det-Tronics electrical assemblies.
• Abil…