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INFICON, Inc. Commodity Manager Custom Components, Fabrications & Indirect Materials in EAST SYRACUSE, New York

Full-time Company Description INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety. Job Description INFICON is seeking a strategic and technically grounded Commodity Manager for Custom Components, Fabrications & Indirect Materials to lead global sourcing strategy, supplier development, and category management for precisionmanufactured components and indirect procurement categories. This role supports the performance and reliability of INFICONs highprecision instruments by ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and worldclass supplier performance. The ideal candidate combines deep understanding of precision manufacturing processes with strong commercial acumen and the ability to partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations across a global organization. Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy & Commodity Management * Develop and execute the global sourcing strategy for custom machined parts, sheet metal, plastics, castings, specialty materials, standard hardware, and indirect/MRO categories. * Maintain strong knowledge of precision manufacturing processes and cost drivers to support supplier selection, shouldcost modeling, and negotiation strategy. * Lead costreduction initiatives through competitive sourcing, supplier development, standardization, and collaboration with Engineering. * Manage indirect and MRO categories through preferred supplier programs, catalog simplification, and spend consolidation. * Supplier Selection, Qualification & Development * Identify, assess, and qualify suppliers in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations. * Oversee supplier performance through structured reviews, capability assessments, and improvement plans. * Establish dualsourcing strategies and manage risk for critical customfabricated components. * Support supplier audits, first article qualifications, and corrective action activities. Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management * Negotiate supply agreements, pricing structures, tooling provisions, and longterm commercial terms. * Manage supplier contracts, renewals, and competitive sourcing events to ensure cost and quality alignment. * Oversee INFICONowned tooling at supplier sites, including maintenance expectations and portability requirements. Technical & CrossFunctional Collaboration * Serve as the procurement expert in new product introduction (NPI) programsproviding manufacturability, cost, and sourcing guidance during design. * Collaborate with Engineering and Quality on drawing changes, ECO impact assessments, requalification needs, and supplier capability alignment. * Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to support supplier communication and quotation accuracy. SAP & Data Management * Maintain accurate SAP MM master data, sourcing records, supplier information, and purchasing conditions. * Use SAP analytics to support category strategy, supplier performance tracking, and business reviews. Qualifications Education * Bachelors degree

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