Commodity Manager

Position Summary

The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to ensure a reliable cost-effective and high-performing supply base. This role manages supplier relationships negotiates commercial agreements monitors market conditions and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support operational financial and customer requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities that support business objectives and operational requirements.
• Source raw materials components goods and services through competitive bidding negotiations supplier collaboration and other strategic sourcing tools.
• Negotiate pricing contracts payment terms lead times service levels and capacity commitments with suppliers.
• Monitor commodity market trends economic conditions and supplier performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics including price quality delivery responsiveness and contract compliance.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and develop corrective action plans when performance does not meet expectations.
• Identify and execute cost reduction productivity and value improvement initiatives.
• Support supply continuity through proactive risk management supplier development and contingency planning.
• Collaborate with Operations Planning Quality Engineering and Finance teams to ensure alignment of sourcing decisions with business needs and compliance with policies systems & controls.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers to improve competitiveness capacity quality and risk diversification.
• Assist with resolving supplier quality issues commercial disputes claims and recovery actions.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed typically up to 50%.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong negotiation relationship management and supplier development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret commodity market trends and translate insights into sourcing actions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Strong financial acumen including understanding of cost structures pricing models and total cost of ownership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within cross-functional teams.

Desired Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of demand planning and supply planning systems/tools.
• Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.
• ISM APICS and/or Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Certification(s) are desirable. Trained and participated in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques and events.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Experience & Education:

• BS degree in Supply Chain Engineering Finance Economics Business or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in procurement sourcing commodity management supply chain or related functions within a manufacturing environment.