Axon
Mechanical Commodity Manager (Onsite)
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 hours ago
ComplianceStakeholder ManagementSalesNegotiationSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementPerformance ManagementCommunicationDemand Planning
About the role
- We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.
- Like our products, we work better together.
Responsibilities
- Own supplier performance for assigned categories, including quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute category strategies that reduce supply risk, improve competitiveness, and ensure continuity of supply.
- Lead supplier business reviews and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive accountability and performance.
- Partner with Demand Planning to communicate short- and long-term forecasts and align supplier readiness with business needs.
- Lead sourcing initiatives to benchmark and evaluate incumbent and new suppliers on cost, capability, quality, capacity, and commercial terms.
- Optimize inventory and working capital through replenishment strategies, lead time improvements, MOQ negotiation, and supplier collaboration.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply agreements in support of business and category objectives.
- Support new product introductions by aligning sourcing strategy and supplier readiness with product requirements and launch timelines.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Management, Demand Planning, and Sales Operations to resolve supplier issues and align on expectations.
- As a Commodity Manager at Axon, you will own supplier and category performance for assigned spend areas, ensuring continuity of supply, strong quality and delivery performance, and competitive total cost.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, commodity management, or category management.
- Experience managing supplier relationships in a manufacturing, hardware, or operations-driven environment.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers at multiple levels.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting mechanical categories or related commodities.
- Strong negotiation and supplier performance management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Track record of driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, inventory, or supply continuity.
- APICS, ISM, PMP, or Six Sigma certification preferred.
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
- Don't meet every single requirement?
- We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place.
Skills
- Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
- Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful.
Compensation
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
Benefits
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Fitness programs
- Emotional and mental wellness support
- Learning and development programs
Company info
- If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status
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