Commodity Manager
Core
Manage global sourcing strategy, cost reduction, and supplier base for polymers, performance chemicals, and packaging materials within the HVACR and cold chain industries.
Role type
Senior Commodity Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Sustainable HVACR and cold chain solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces
Domain
Climate technology / HVACR / Cold chain / Chemicals & Materials
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, cost reduction planning, supplier negotiation, risk mitigation, project management, supply chain network optimization, contract management, supplier evaluation, inflation management, NPD/NPI support
Preferred skills
Experience in lubricant, chemical, label, and packaging categories, knowledge of oil-free centrifuge compressor manufacturing, Master's degree in relevant field
Technologies
Exiger
Responsibilities
Develop annual category tension and cost reduction plans; optimize supply chain network and supplier base; lead cost reduction projects via auctions and RFPs; manage supplier audits, performance, and risk; support new product development and launch schedules; negotiate contracts and improve payment terms and OTD/PPM metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
