Lead Commodity Specialist

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 Commodity Manager, Infrastructure/Utilities is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that ensure the continuity, quality, and cost-effectiveness of indirect spend categories related to infrastructure and utilities. This role supports Advanced Energy's global business operations by securing reliable supply solutions, meeting internal stakeholder requirements, and driving corporate cost objectives.

The Commodity Manager oversees supplier performance across quality, delivery, and cost metrics, while leading supplier selection, relationship management, performance improvement initiatives, and resolution of supply-related issues to ensure operational efficiency and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Request for strategic sourcing and contract negotiation for Infrastructure, Utilities (or example: energy, gensets, liquid nitrogen, compressed air, etc) and Facilities Service but not limited to Janitorial and Facilities Services such as (but not limited to) Janitorial, Security, and other services.
• Develop and execute cost-tracking system for facilities operations to improve financial transparency and forecasting.
• Lead energy efficiency initiatives to lower utility cost as much as possible.
• Optimize the spending through cost saving initiatives, standardize facilities equipment brand and contract negotiations/ tendering.
• Identify and evaluate and manage global/ regional suppliers with Facilities stakeholders to ensure quality, compliance and performance. Facilitate annual or quarterly review and supplier scorecards, as required.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Mitigate supply chain risk through proactive planning and contingency strategies.
• Partner with Finance, Legal and Facilities teams to align procurement goals with business objectives such as new factory setup or factory expansion.
• Support / responsible for global AE manufacturing factories, design and global service centers.
• Ensure compliance with established procurement processes, including the use of competitive bidding where required, proper documentation of decisions, adherence to Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) processes, compliance with Delegation of Authority (DOA) approvals, and sourcing only from approved vendor lists.
• Proactively identify and prevent any unethical or non‑compliant behavior, abnormal requests, or attempts to bypass requirements, and stop and escalate such actions immediately. Ethical conduct and compliance are mandatory.
• Accountable for policy adherence, expectation reinforcement, and cross‑functional partnership with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Quality to uphold required standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Facility Management or Construction Management and/or experience.
• With 7+ years of experience in strategic procurement or commodity management in Real Estate, Infrastructure and Utilities.
• Proven track record managing large scale spend with ability to develop Cost-Tracking system is preferred.
• Experience in supply chain management in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of facility management, utility contracts, and infrastructure lifecycle cost management.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining strategic supplier partnerships.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with a strong focus on planning, organization, and execution.
• In-depth understanding of purchasing processes and electronic manufacturing operations.
• Ability to respond quickly, confidently, and professionally to evolving business requirements.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and/or Ariba procurement systems.
  
  

Compensation
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees in order 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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