Commodity Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commodity Manager based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead commodity strategy and supplier performance within a global manufacturing and sourcing environment. You will own assigned commodities end to end, from market analysis and sourcing strategy through supplier selection, negotiation, and ongoing performance management. Your work will directly influence total cost, supply continuity, quality, and long-term business performance. Acting as a key link between engineering teams and suppliers, you will translate technical requirements into effective commercial and sourcing strategies. The position combines strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and hands-on supplier engagement. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, finance, and other stakeholders in a team that values innovation, ownership, and diverse perspectives.

Accountabilities: Own the end-to-end strategy and performance of assigned commodities, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, development, and ongoing management.

Serve as the primary connection between engineering teams and suppliers, ensuring technical requirements are clearly understood, effectively sourced, and commercially optimized.

Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans informed by market conditions, cost models, supply dynamics, and long-term business requirements.

Lead supplier negotiations and contract management to optimize total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and supply continuity.

Manage the RFQ process, evaluating supplier proposals and driving competitive pricing and effective sourcing decisions.

Analyze market trends, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, and potential supply risks to proactively guide procurement strategies and influence product design decisions.

Establish supplier performance expectations and metrics, driving accountability, continuous improvement, and strong long-term supplier relationships.

Partner with engineering, operations, finance, and other cross-functional teams to align commodity strategies with broader business objectives.

Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency, mitigate supply risks, and deliver measurable value across cost, quality, and availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, category management, or a similar procurement function within a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage a commodity or category and deliver measurable results across cost, quality, and supply continuity.

Strong strategic and analytical mindset, with excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making capabilities.

Proven experience working collaboratively with engineering teams, manufacturing stakeholders, and external suppliers.

Strong negotiation skills, with practical expertise in cost analysis, market intelligence, supplier evaluation, and commercial strategy.

Ability to translate technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies and influence stakeholders across functions.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish productive partnerships with suppliers and internal teams.

Experience with metal and/or hardware component categories is a plus.

Comfortable taking ownership, challenging existing approaches, and identifying innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead strategic commodity initiatives with direct impact on cost, supply continuity, quality, and business performance.

Collaborative and innovative working environment that values diverse perspectives and cross-functional teamwork.

Opportunity to work closely with engineering, operations, finance, and strategic supplier partners.

Professional environment focused on learning, development, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Culture centered on safety, integrity, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and inclusion.

Equal employment opportunity environment committed to mutual respect, empathy, and belonging.

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