What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Commodity Buyer position at Clarios?
What you will do:
The Electronics Commodity Buyer will support and develop the global procurement strategy for BMS and electronics commodities including PCBA, SMT components, sensors, microcontrollers, ICs, semiconductors, connectors, and electronic subassemblies. The role partners closely with SMT operations, Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Global Purchasing to ensure cost, quality, delivery, lifecycle stability, and technology competitiveness across global Clarios programs.
How you will do it:
Required:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
The Electronics Commodity Buyer will support and develop the global procurement strategy for BMS and electronics commodities including PCBA, SMT components, sensors, microcontrollers, ICs, semiconductors, connectors, and electronic subassemblies. The role partners closely with SMT operations, Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Global Purchasing to ensure cost, quality, delivery, lifecycle stability, and technology competitiveness across global Clarios programs.
How you will do it:
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for electronics and BMS-related commodities.
- Lead negotiations for global/regional materials including active/passive components, semiconductors, and PCB/PCBA assemblies.
- Evaluate supplier quotations considering IPC workmanship class requirements and AEC-Q qualification impacts.
- Conduct supplier selection, contract negotiation, long-term agreements, and supplier performance reviews.
- Support capacity planning and supply assurance strategies for SMT and BMS
- Work with Engineering on design-to-cost, lifecycle analysis, AML management, and BOM optimization.
- Work with program management team to meet the timeline, cost targets and project milestones.
- Collaborate with SMT operations on build readiness for prototype, B-sample, DV, and PV phases.
- Collaborate with Plan buyer / material planner for supply chain related topics in the series production.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities through volume bundling, dual sourcing, and lifecycle-driven sourcing actions. Annual cost reduction and negotiation.
- Support global procurement process optimization and sourcing governance.
- Contribute to long-term commodity strategy and manage complex commercial and lifecycle issues.
Required:
- University degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience in electronics procurement including SMT components,
- Knowledge of purchasing practices, contract negotiation, and commercial risk
- Strong capability in SAP, ERP tools, cost analysis, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in automotive electronics, BMS, PCBA sourcing, or energy-storage
- Knowledge of electronics standards including IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, J-STD-001, AEC-Q100/101/200.
- Awareness of JEDEC & ZVEI PCN/EOL processes and lifecycle risk management.
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.