Commodity Manager - Electrical Components

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

BW Papersystems is seeking a Commodity Manager – Electrical Components to lead the sourcing strategy and supplier management for electrical and electronic components in a capital equipment environment. This role will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, driving supplier performance, and ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supply continuity. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in electrical commodities, strong analytical skills, and a strategic mindset.

This position is a fully on-site role and may sit in one of our BW Papersystems locations. Location options are Sheboygan, WI, Phillips, WI, Madison, WI, Waukesha, WI or Hunt Valley, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications, quality, quantity, and delivery requirements for assigned highly complex product categories or supply base; determine the best supply source and recommend substitutes if needed.
• Develop short- and long-range purchasing strategies to right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers.
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers and partner on joint continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own sourcing strategy and value analysis of risk management vs. spend.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against quarterly supplier scorecards; perform site visits, collect and analyze internal metric data, and require compliance with all performance parameters.
• Maintain updated knowledge of economic and business conditions that may affect purchasing strategy; anticipate risks and recommend mitigation plans.
• Attend and facilitate daily cross-functional team meetings to support parts flow to operations, provide direction, and resolve escalated supplier issues.
• Support product development initiatives by collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to drive supplier performance.
• Lead and participate in key projects such as e-commerce initiatives, product development, and cost reduction analysis.
• Responsible for site inventory levels, product rejects, and chargebacks to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare reports, value analysis studies, and procurement documentation to support decision-making.
• Coach, guide, and mentor less experienced team members, providing training on procurement best practices and standard work procedures.
• Assist supply chain leadership in daily operations and may assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of a supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in commodity management, specifically with electrical or electronic components in a capital equipment environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical component supply chains, market dynamics, and cost structures.
• Experience in supplier relationship management, sourcing strategy development, and cost control.
• Experience working with an international supply base is a plus.
  
  

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

BW Papersystems