Mechanical Commodity Manager

Your Impact

As a Commodity Manager at Axon, you will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives across critical material categories. For this Mechanical Commodity Manager role, the commodities include metals, hardware, energetics, and wire used in all Axon product lines. Additional commodities may include plastics, rubber, holsters. You will be responsible for identifying and driving high-impact initiatives that reduce cost and risk, improve quality, and enable long-term company growth. This role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of global supply markets.

What You'll Do:

Location: Hybrid schedule in our Scottsdale, AZ Headquarters office
Reports to: Senior Manager, Category Management
Direct Reports: none

• Identify and recommend high-impact sourcing projects for existing and emerging products that drive measurable business outcomes, including cost reduction, risk mitigation, and quality improvement.
• Lead sourcing selection from both new and existing suppliers, leveraging market insights to ensure optimal supplier selection while enhancing product quality and customer experience.
• Establish and execute commodity and supplier-specific strategies that align with Axon’s growth goals and supply chain resilience initiatives.
• Lead and manage initial and long-term pricing strategies and contract negotiations with suppliers to achieve best-in-class cost, value, and performance.
• Utilize cost modeling and should-cost analysis to identify cost drivers and create data-driven negotiation strategies.
• Work cross-functionally with Category Managers, Sourcing Analysts, Engineers (Sourcing and R&D), Quality, Compliance, and other stakeholders to evaluate and onboard new suppliers.
• Lead strategic supplier engagement activities, including Business Reviews, supplier scorecard reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, commodity indices, supplier financial health, and geopolitical factors to inform sourcing strategy and risk mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Product Teams to communicate forecasts to suppliers and ensure capacity alignment with Axon’s growth trajectory.
• Manage supplier inventory levels using advanced replenishment strategies and persistent negotiation of lead times, minimum order quantities, and inventory agreements.
• Align with Sales Ops, Product Line, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to understand supply plan expectations and ensure supplier accountability.
• Serve as the key point of contact for all supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Develop sourcing strategies that incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations to align with Axon’s sustainability goals.
• Lead multiple programs simultaneously, executing sourcing plans tied to key strategic initiatives across business units.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree is Supply Chain management or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering, strategic sourcing, commodity/category management, supplier relationship management, and/or project management.
• Industry-recognized certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, APICS/CSCP, ISM/CPSM, Six Sigma).
• Subject matter expertise in relevant commodity categories (e.g., metals, hardware, energetics, wire).
• Strong program and project management skills, with demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including executives, engineers, and suppliers.
• Basic technical understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers.
• Detail-oriented and analytically curious, with a natural drive to exceed goals and deliver high-quality, measurable results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work collaboratively and drive results through both direct and indirect influence.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment; adaptable and resourceful in managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, with a track record of increasing responsibility, high performance, and readiness for future advancement

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.