Commodity Manager
Core
Develop and maintain a supply base to support quality, cost, and production objectives while driving cost reduction and new product development.
Role type
Senior Commodity Manager
Builds
Supply chain strategies, supplier agreements, and sourcing solutions for manufacturing materials.
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Supply chain strategy, cross-functional team leadership, supplier negotiation, cost reduction, new product development, process improvement, ERP/MRPII systems, technical data interpretation, contract development, multi-site coordination
Preferred skills
MBA, APICS/ISM certification, Lean/ISO/Six Sigma, Microsoft Office/Access proficiency
Technologies
ERP systems, MRPII, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Responsibilities
Develop supply chain strategies to minimize direct material investment; lead corporate strategy for assigned commodity groups; coordinate with local buyers to implement sourcing and standardization initiatives; travel to facilities and supplier locations for meetings, negotiations, and audits; evaluate and select new sources of supply; develop supply agreements and contracts; maintain purchasing records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
