Commodity Manager US Operations

About Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Commodity Manager in United States. This role leads the development and execution of global commodity strategies to optimize supply chain performance and support manufacturing and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies that optimize supplier capabilities and procurement spend while meeting corporate objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Lead a team of buyers to manage global sourcing, supplier qualification, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee procurement of materials, services, and freight to support development, NPI, and mass production requirements.
• Build strong supplier relationships to support short- and long-term business needs and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with product management, production planning, and design engineering to ensure timely procurement and resolution of technical issues.
• Negotiate and establish global supply agreements with key suppliers to achieve business goals.
• Track KPIs and generate analyses using ERP systems and reporting tools to support strategic decisions.
• Implement policies, procedures, and systems to streamline procurement activities and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Engineering strongly preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including 10 years in purchasing or supply chain, and at least 5 years leading strategic supplier sourcing.
• APICS or CPM certification strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of global sourcing, commodity management, and supplier negotiation strategies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and analytics tools (PowerBI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud).
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to anticipate and resolve supply chain challenges.
• Experience managing complex procurement projects and integrating supply strategies across multiple business units.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.