Senior Commodity Manager, Electronics

About the Role

As a Senior Commodity Manager, Electronics at Biofire, you will build the electronics supply base that carries our product from low-rate initial production (LRIP) into full-rate production. You will own the electronics commodity strategy across PCB fabrication, PCB assembly (SMT/THT), and component sourcing for semiconductors, passives, connectors, and cable/harness assemblies. That means qualifying suppliers, cutting cost out of the bill of materials, reducing single-source exposure, and putting commercial agreements in place that carry Biofire through its next phase of growth. We're looking for someone who combines real electronics manufacturing process knowledge with hands-on system-building skills, and who can influence engineering, quality, and production partners without direct authority. You'll help our supply chain team build procurement infrastructure essentially from scratch.

To succeed, you'll need to stand up a supplier qualification framework, a dual-sourcing roadmap, and formal commercial agreements within your first six months, all without interrupting current production supply. This is a role for someone who wants to take an electronics supply base that's still in LRIP and turn it into something qualified, cost-effective, and resilient enough to support Biofire's production ramp. If solving problems like this sounds exciting, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include:

• Build a supplier qualification framework using IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 workmanship standards, first-article inspection, and capacity audits, calibrated by commodity type, and use it to get Biofire's Electronics supplier base qualified for full-rate production;
• Cut Electronics BOM cost through DFX-driven design changes like component standardization, higher-density or multi-source packages, and connector consolidation, plus volume renegotiation, competitive bidding, and better commercial terms. Track it all in a supplier-confirmed savings tracker;
• Evaluate the full Electronics parts portfolio to find single-source and EOL/obsolescence risk across semiconductors and passives. Build a prioritized dual-sourcing roadmap and qualify second sources based on risk, business impact, distribution exposure, and total cost of ownership;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Biofire's PCBA contract manufacturer(s), managing day-to-day production, rework, and quality escalations;
• Negotiate MSAs and stocking agreements with Electronics suppliers that cover pricing, payment terms, lead-time commitments, and quality expectations, and deliver term sheets ready for leadership and legal to sign off on;
• Own supply continuity through the production ramp. Monitor supplier and component allocation and lead-time risk, translate production schedules into supplier demand signals, and prevent line-down events caused by avoidable Electronics supply gaps;
• Take an active role in DFX design reviews with Electronics engineering, using process knowledge across PCB fabrication, SMT/THT assembly, and component packaging to flag manufacturability, cost, and quality risks before parts are released for sourcing;
• Build and maintain an Electronics supply chain roadmap aligned to Biofire's product roadmap and production ramp plan, and stay ahead of supplier capacity constraints and category-specific market dynamics;
• Coach buyers on supplier capability assessment, quote evaluation, and scorecard input, and help build that capability across the broader procurement team.

Qualifications

We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the necessary qualifications to submit their applications. While having the “desired” qualifications may strengthen a candidate’s profile, we also welcome applicants with alternative experiences to apply.

• Strong working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including PCB fabrication, SMT/THT assembly, and component packaging and footprint selection. Enough to spot process-conversion and cost-saving opportunities, assess CM and supplier capability, and read schematics, BOMs, and PCB fabrication packages like gerbers and stack-ups on your own
• Proven experience building supplier qualification frameworks, including FAI, capacity and quality audits, and workmanship standards, from scratch, ideally in an environment without existing procurement infrastructure
• Track record of driving measurable BOM cost reduction through DFX collaboration, should-cost modeling, and commercial negotiation
• Experience managing a mix of electronics commodities, including semiconductors, passives, connectors, and cable/harness assemblies, along with component-level qualification, distributor and franchise relationship management, and allocation and lead-time risk mitigation across categories
• Experience developing dual-sourcing strategies and managing second-source qualification based on risk, total cost of ownership, and component and franchised-distribution considerations
• Skilled in negotiating commercial agreements (MSAs, stocking agreements) covering pricing, lead time, stocking, and quality terms
• Demonstrated ability to influence engineering, quality, and production cross-functionally without direct authority, and to coach and mentor buyers
• Experience supporting hardware products through the transition from low-rate to full-rate production, ideally in a regulated or highly engineered industry (aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, consumer electronics, or firearms)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience), plus several years of experience in electronics commodity management or strategic sourcing

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, as a full-time employee at Biofire you are eligible for:

• Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits
• Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction
• 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits

The compensation range for this role is $170,000 - $180,000/annual salary + stock options + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Location

Colorado (Broomfield HQ) – Primarily on-site: This is a full-time, salaried role based in our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters located between Boulder and Denver. The team regularly engages in collaborative, in-person sessions at our vibrant office space, with flexibility to work from home as needed.

Eligibility

This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position.