Commodity Manager
Core
Develop and lead sourcing strategies for Direct Material commodities to support cost containment, working capital improvement, and supply assurance.
Role type
Commodity Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier agreements, capacity plans, and regionalization roadmaps for HVACR components.
Domain
Climate technology / HVACR / Manufacturing supply chain
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, cost containment, inflation forecasting, working capital optimization, supplier negotiation, electronic sourcing (RFQs/e-auctions), supplier quality management, project management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Mechanical or electronic component sourcing, category strategy ownership, technical drawing interpretation, DDSC/Perfect Execution methodologies
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for direct material commodities; Lead cost containment and inflation forecasting; Establish goals to improve working capital; Build capacity plans and regionalization roadmaps; Negotiate and execute supplier agreements; Conduct electronic sourcing events; Partner with Supplier Quality to improve performance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
