CareerPlan

Global Commodity Manager - Metal Fabrication

Waukesha, WI - USAFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Strategic management of metal fabrication commodities and products worldwide, focusing on supplier execution, performance, and total cost of ownership reduction.

Role type

Senior strategic sourcing and commodity management lead

Builds

Optimized supply chains and reduced total cost of material acquisition for metal fabrication components

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Metal fabrication / Energy sector

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, cost reduction, market analysis, risk management, supplier quality audits, cross-functional team leadership, SAP/ERP proficiency

Preferred skills

Six Sigma methodologies, knowledge of metal fabrication processes, continuous improvement initiatives

Technologies

SAP, ERP systems

Responsibilities

Negotiate Master Supply Agreements, champion material cost reduction initiatives, define and communicate commodity strategy, monitor technology transitions and life-cycle roadmaps, evaluate current and new suppliers, optimize supply chain lead times, report on supplier and commodity market analysis, participate in supplier quality audits, own and update supplier scorecards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight