ph3Job Summary /h3pThe Head of Commodity is responsible for defining and executing the Commodity Purchasing strategy, ensuring cost competitiveness, supplier performance, pricing governance, and supply chain continuity, and is fully accountable for cost performance, supplier performance, pricing accuracy, and material availability. /ph3Objectives Responsibilities /h3ulliDefine and execute sourcing and AVL strategy, drive supplier base optimization and benchmarking /liliLead Commodity Managers and ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business and technology roadmap /liliManage negotiations and deliver cost savings through structured cost reduction initiatives, cost analysis, and elimination of inefficiencies /liliOwn RFx/RFQ processes and ensure accurate pricing management, price trend monitoring, and timely implementation, support EMS quotations /liliLead supplier lifecycle management (selection, qualification, onboarding, phase-out), scouting, performance (QBRs), and escalations (commercial, quality, supply) /liliNegotiate and manage supplier contracts and commercial agreements, including ODM/JDM partnerships and cost optimization initiatives /liliMonitor market, supplier, and technology trends; collect supplier roadmaps and coordinate alignment with RD /liliAct as focal point for supply chain topics: forecast sharing, shortages/excess, EMS coordination, and escalation management /liliManage material-related activities including PCN, demand monitoring, planning support, lead-time reduction, supply strategies (safety stock, obsolescence), multi-source allocation,



and material KPIs /liliDefine targets and ensure achievement through KPI tracking and structured reporting (savings, pipeline, potential and RTC) /liliEnsure supplier compliance and adherence to company policies /liliMaintain procurement tools and dashboards and drive digitalization and automation/AI initiatives /li /ulh3Requirements Qualifications /h3ulliBachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering, MBA is a plus. /lili10+ years’ experience in a procurement role. /lili7 years’ strategic sourcing experience with expertise in influencing business strategy and vendor relations. /lili5 years’ experience in management and leading cross divisional teams. /liliStrong influencing skills that can be used to lead teams and build partnerships with internal resources and external partners. /liliExceptional negotiation skills. /liliExceptional cost saving track record. /liliExperienced in diversifying the supply chain approach for cost saving. /liliDemonstrated experience in developing, enhancing, and implementing sourcing/supply chain processes and tools. /liliLong Standing experience in commodity and supplier management /liliSuperior communication skills (cross-functional, cross-cultural) over all hierarchy levels /liliStrong self-management, sets proper priorities, able to coordinate and influence cross functional teams. /liliProactive working style and ability to work on multiple tasks in cross functional teams. /liliWorking experience in an electronics manufacturing environment. /liliFluent in English /li /ulh3Location /h3pOn site in Trieste, Italy /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head of Commodity (Trieste)
🏢 Telit Wireless Solutions
📍 Trieste