Commodity Manager

***Accepting applications through Sunday 30 November 2025***

When you work at Daktronics youll be part of something amazing. We design engineer manufacture and support bold eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world and even provide direction for people as they travel work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team youll have interesting impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits and the people are second to none.

What will the work look like for me

Daktronics interacts with customers in a variety of markets throughout the world. Our primary markets include Live Events Commercial Transportation Schools and Theatres and International. The Commodity Manager is responsible for the business relationship with our suppliers within defined commodities. This position will initially focus on electronic components and mechanical hardware.

This is an opportunity to focus on the Daktronics Supply Chain by joining the Daktronics Divisional Manufacturing team as a Commodity Manager.

• Interesting Challenges
  • Become connected with Daktronics supply chain while advancing your understanding of how global supply chains interact with business operations.
  • Grow in global perspective. This growth allows you as a problem solver to attack and see problems from various perspectives.
  • Advance your knowledge of Daktronics value streams. Gain knowledge in how the manufacturing layer design and development layer and sales channel are intertwined.
• Learning
  • Understand global market conditions geo-political risks pricing trends etc. and the impact on the assigned commodities. Set supply chain strategies to minimize impact on Daktronics to aid in meeting company objectives.
  • Negotiate contracts as needed keeping Daktronics best interests in mind.
  • Develop requests for proposals as pricing structures with suppliers and look to establish longer term buying programs while reducing costs to Daktronics.
• Personal Development
  • Further develop key competency in Business Acumen Negotiating Strategic Agility Organizational Agility Presentation Skills Cross Cultural Sensitivity and Problem Solving.
  • Develop commodity Wisdom Vision Strategy plans along with OKRs to enable value stream success by also considering global dynamic risks including tariffs pandemics political unrest natural disasters logistical constraints etc.
  • Ensure data problems are identified and resolved. Maintain accurate systems information in support of company operations including part description accuracy and management of Approve Vendor List (AVL) and Approved Manufacturer List (AML) on purchase parts.
  • Experience a variety of communication settings: one-on-one small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels internal and external to Daktronics.
  • Negotiate skillfully with best interest of multiple stakeholders in mind while navigating through ambiguity.
  • Participate in 1:1s reflect/plans and career conversations.
• Culture and People
  • Helpful talented teammates who are curious and enjoy learning and sharing together.
  • Utilize touchpoints and debriefs to modify unwanted supply chain behaviors.
  • Develop an ongoing and sustainable relationship with suppliers through regular ongoing contact via in-person meetings video conferencing phone and email.
  • Travel regionally nationally and about global cultures and have a broad global impact on Daktronics.
  • Expand your Circle of Influence while developing long lasting relationships internal and external to Daktronics.
• Mutual Prosperity
  • Long-term growth relationship where we win together!

Where is this opportunity located

This individual should reside within commutable distance from Brookings South Dakota or Sioux Falls South Dakota. Much of the work for this position can be done from a home office; however a successful candidate will need to be available in Brookings or Sioux Falls locations for events such as supplier visits in-person collaboration etc. on a regular basis.

To be considered for the Commodity Manager position we require the following:

• Bachelors degree in Business Management Economics Supply Chain or a technical related field is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management employees customers and suppliers.
• Advanced computer skills including experience with Word Excel PowerPoint and Microsoft suite tools.
• Ability to organize workload and prioritize schedule according to company plans.
• Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to travel by air and ground. Valid drivers license. Must be able to meet and maintain Daktronics Qualified Driver status. Motor vehicle records will be checked.
  • Ability to travel overnight to domestic and international locations.
• Fluent in English both written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor renew or extend immigration visas for this position.

Desired traits

• Minimum three to five years of experience in supply chain inventory and material and/or project management preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Daktronics products internal processes and computer systems preferred.

Ready to make an impact Apply now and start your journey with Daktronics.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.