Commodity Lead

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Lead Commodity Specialist for Infrastructure/Utilities is responsible for providing the design and implementation of sourcing solutions that ensure continuity of indirect spend supplies enabling Advanced Energy's various business groups to operate efficiently, support internal requirements, corporate cost objectives, and enables cost effective solutions for indirect spending in global regions. Responsible for oversight on performance metrics related to Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and have overall responsible to analyze and execute decisions regarding supplier selection, overall performance, and problem resolution/crisis management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive strategic sourcing and contract negotiations for Infrastructure, Utilities (e.g., energy, gensets, liquid nitrogen, compressed air) and Facilities Services, including but not limited to janitorial, security, and other site services.

2. Establish and implement a cost tracking system to enhance financial transparency, support budgeting, and improve facilities operations forecasting.

3. Lead energy efficiency and utility optimization initiatives to reduce overall facility operating costs.

4. Optimize spend through cost-saving projects, standardization of facility equipment and brands, and structured contract tendering and negotiations.

5. Identify, qualify, and manage global and regional suppliers with Facilities stakeholders, ensuring quality, compliance, and performance; facilitate annual/quarterly reviews and supplier scorecards.

6. Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and industry dynamics to strengthen sourcing strategies and decision making.

7. Mitigate supply chain risks by implementing proactive planning, contingency measures, and supplier resilience strategies.

8. Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Facilities teams to align procurement strategies with business priorities (e.g., new factory setup, factory expansion) while ensuring full compliance with procurement policies, DOA, competitive bidding, approved vendor requirements, and ethical conduct.

9. Accountable for policy adherence, expectation reinforcement, and cross functional partnership with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Quality to uphold required standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Facility Management, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

7+ years of strategic procurement or commodity management experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, or Utilities, preferably within electronics manufacturing or high growth environments.

Strong expertise in supplier contract management, commodity spend analysis and developing/maintaining strategic supplier relationships.

Proven ability to manage large scale spend, support Procure to Pay processes and implement cost tracking or financial visibility systems.

Proactive problem solver with strong planning skills, capable of collaborating effectively with business leaders and cross functional stakeholders.

Compensation

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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