OverviewAs Head of Commodity, you will define and drive the sourcing and AVL strategy to secure cost competitiveness and reliable supply.
You will lead Commodity Managers, align sourcing with the tech roadmap, and push value through targeted cost reductions and supplier optimization.
You will own RFx/RFQ and pricing governance, manage supplier lifecycles, and steer contracts and commercial agreements.
You will monitor market trends, coordinate with R&D;, and champion digital tools to streamline procurement.
This is a strategic, cross-functional leadership role shaping sourcing excellence and supply chain resilience.
ResponsabilitàDefine and execute sourcing and AVL strategy; optimize supplier base
Lead Commodity Managers and align activities with business/tech roadmap
Drive cost savings via structured initiatives and cost analysis
Own RFx/RFQ processes, pricing management and trend monitoring
Lead supplier lifecycle management including onboarding, performance reviews, escalations
Negotiate contracts including ODM/JDM partnerships and cost optimization
Monitor market and technology trends; align with R&D; roadmaps
Serve as focal point for supply chain topics and escalation management
Manage material-related activities: demand monitoring,



lead-time reduction, multi-source allocation, KPIs
Define targets and report savings, pipeline, and RTC
Ensure supplier compliance with policies
Maintain procurement tools; drive digitalization and automation initiatives
Build and mentor the Commodity team
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering; MBA is a plus
10+ years' experience in procurement
7 years' strategic sourcing experience; influence business strategy and vendor relations
5 years' experience in leading cross-divisional teams
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Proven cost-saving track record; diversification of supply chain
Experience developing and implementing sourcing processes and tools
Long-standing experience in commodity and supplier management
Superior cross-functional and cross-cultural communication
Proactive, multitasking, cross-functional coordination
Experience in electronics manufacturing environment
Fluent in English
Influencing and stakeholder management
Negotiation and relationship building
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic sourcing
Supplier management
RFx/RFQ processes

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