Commodity Manager
Commodity Manager
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Job Description
As our Commodity Manager you will own the endtoend strategy for one or more spend categoriesdriving cost quality innovation and risk management goals. Youll develop and execute a comprehensive Category Management Plan lead highstake supplier negotiations and foster strategic partnerships that deliver sustainable value across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Strategy & Planning
- Define and implement a multiyear Category Management Plan (CMP) aligned to corporate objectives (cost savings innovation sustainability).
- Segment spend set annual targets (savings supplier diversity risk mitigation) and track progress against KPIs.
- Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
- Lead supplier selection onboarding and performance reviews for your commodity.
- Establish scorecards (on time delivery quality total cost of ownership) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contract Negotiation & Governance
- Own negotiation of master agreements volumebased pricing service level agreements and T&Cs.
- Collaborate with Legal to ensure contracts adhere to compliance audit and regulatory requirements.
- Market Intelligence & Risk Mitigation
- Monitor global market dynamics raw material pricing trends and geopolitical risks; develop contingency and hedging strategies.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and maintain supply continuity plans (dual sourcing safety stock).
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D/Engineering to incorporate new materials or design for cost opportunities.
- Work with Operations Quality and Finance to align forecasts budgets and supplier capabilities.
- Value Creation & Innovation
- Identify alternative materials process improvements and joint cost reduction programs with suppliers.
- Champion sustainability and supplier diversity initiatives within your category.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or related field.
- 5 years of strategic category or commodity management experience (manufacturing industrial IT or similar).
- Proven track record negotiating multimillion dollar contracts and delivering 5 annual savings.
- Deep market intelligence skills to interpret market data and translate into actionable strategy.
- Strong analytical capability with proficiency in spend analytics tools and ERP systems (SAP Oracle etc..
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Leadership & Influence: Skilled at driving cross functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Certification: CPSM CSCP or equivalent professional procurement certification.
- Communication: Executive level presentation skills and persuasive negotiation style.
- Innovation Mindset: Track record of launching new supplier driven product or process innovations.
- Risk Management: Experience with supply chain risk frameworks and business continuity planning.
Working Conditions & Travel
- Primarily office based; up to 25 travel for supplier visits industry conferences and onsite audits.
- Fast paced environment requiring proactive problem solving and strategic agility.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
