Commodity Manager

Job title: Commodity Manager

About the Role As a Commodity Manager, you will develop and lead sourcing strategies for Americas Direct Material Electrical commodities in a global environment. Your strategies will support key supply chain initiatives including cost containment, regionalization, trade working capital improvement, on time delivery, and quality performance. Clear communication to large cross-functional groups is essential.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that enhance supply assurance and flexibility.
• Lead cost containment and inflation forecasting for current and future years.
• Establish goals to improve working capital, including optimized payment terms, reduced inventory, and shorter lead times.
• Build capacity plans and regionalization roadmaps for all components within the commodity.
• Negotiate and execute supplier agreements that support commercial and operational objectives.
• Conduct electronic sourcing events (RFQs, e-auctions).
• Partner with Supplier Quality to improve supplier performance, including PPM reduction and corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively across the organization—leading meetings, presenting strategy, and demonstrating professionalism and strong core competencies.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related functions.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in commodity management or sourcing specific categories.
• Strong project management capability with a track record of timely execution.
• Ability to evaluate processes and recommend improvements.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and data analysis tools.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Five (5)+ years of procurement or sourcing experience.
• Experience developing and sourcing suppliers for electrical components.
• Prior responsibility for managing a commodity, leading a project team, or owning a category strategy.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints.
• Familiarity with DDSC / Perfect Execution methodologies.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.