Commodity Manager

Harrison, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Commodity Manager- Harrison OH (Job ID: 1327).

Cincinnati Incorporatedhas been manufacturing machinery since the late 1890s. We pride ourselves on a hard days work and quality. Quality is not only seen in our products but also in our team members. CI employees have shaped the reputation and culture at CI with their uncompromising integrity focus and innovation. The icing on top of the cake: CI offers a competitive andcomprehensive benefit package.Are you ready for your career at CI

Position Summary and Purpose:The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies forcritical commodities that support Cincinnati Incorporateds build-to-order manufacturingoperations including major laser components metals electrical motion control hydraulics and complex subassemblies. This role drives supplier performance total cost of ownership continuity of supply and long-term risk mitigation across a highly engineered low-volume / high-
mix production environment. This position partners cross-functionally with Engineering Operations Quality Finance and Program Management to ensure on-time machine delivery margin protection and scalablesupplier capacity.ideal for candidates whothrive in a hands-on collaborative manufacturing environment

Essential Functions

Develop and maintain multi-year commodity strategies aligned with CIs business objectives and product roadmaps for both new product development (NPD) and legacy platforms.
Lead supplier identification evaluation and strategic negotiations across assigned commodities.
Execute structured spend analysis RFP development data analysis negotiationimplementation and compliance monitoring for companywide sourcing initiatives.
Lead strategic supplier negotiations including pricing long-term agreements capacityplanning and cost transparency.
Drive and support cost-reduction and value-engineering (VAVE) initiatives in collaboration with Engineering and strategic suppliers.
Establish and execute dual-sourcing and supply-risk mitigation strategies for critical and long-lead components.
Manage supplier performance across delivery quality service and cost using supplier scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
Partner with Sales Operations and Planning to support and execute Cincinnati Incorporateds Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process with key suppliers ensuring demand forecasts capacity planning and material strategies arealigned to machine build schedules and revenue objectives.
Monitor and manage market volatility tariffs and material surcharges impacting CIs cost structure; communicate these cost drivers to key internal stakeholders.
Support Buyers with escalation management supplier recovery actions and execution support.
Utilize Epicor ERP dashboards and GROW analytics to drive data-based sourcing decisions and management reporting.

Work Experience

5 years of experience in strategic sourcing commodity management or supply chainwithin a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting engineered products capital equipment or machine-buildoperations.
Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations cost modeling and VAVE initiatives.
Strong analytical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with commodities such as metals fabrication machining electrical/controlshydraulics motion control or automation.
Global sourcing and supplier development experience.
Familiarity with tariff management cost-breakdown analysis and long-term supplyagreements.
Lean Six Sigma ISM APICS or similar certifications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Occasionally stand walk sit and use hands for objects/tools. Requires specific vision abilities (close distance color peripheral depth perception focus adjustment).
Work Environment: Moderate noise level.
Travel: Up to 15-20% annually including Domestic and limited international travel.

Education

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a relatedfield (or equivalent experience).

This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits and being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. You must be a U.S. Citizen U.S. National or recent lawful permanent resident to apply.

EEO including Vets/Disabled

Some more amazing benefits offered by Cincinnati Incorporated:

Managers Incentive Program

Paid Vacations

Paid Holiday and Personal Days

Medical Insurance (including HSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accident Insurance

Life Insurance: AD&D

Disability Insurance

Generous 401K Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Required Experience:

Manager

Commodity Manager- Harrison OH (Job ID: 1327).Cincinnati Incorporatedhas been manufacturing machinery since the late 1890s. We pride ourselves on a hard days work and quality. Quality is not only seen in our products but also in our team members. CI employees have shaped the reputation and culture a...