Commodity Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
North Reading, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
2 days ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Overview
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a global technology leader that is transforming the way people shop consume content and interact with digital services. With a strong presence across e-commerce cloud computing digital streaming and artificial intelligence the company is known for its customer-centric approach innovation-driven culture and large-scale global impact. It continues to invest in building products and services that improve everyday life while supporting businesses communities and economies worldwide.
Position: Commodity Manager
Location:North Reading MA 01864
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
- An entry-level Commodity Manager for this role serves as a foundational member of the procurement team supporting the execution of daily supply chain operations while developing core competencies in supplier management data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
- This position provides hands-on exposure to the full procurement lifecycle-from supplier research and quote management through purchase order execution and performance tracking-under the mentorship of experienced commodity managers.
- Success in this role requires strong organizational skills attention to detail proficiency with Excel and procurement systems and a genuine commitment to learning industry best practices.
- The intern or junior commodity manager will build a solid foundation in supplier relationship management cost analysis and supply chain problem-solving that prepares them for advancement into more strategic commodity management responsibilities.
- Primary focus of this resource will be GA/ Sustaining and KTLO Programs and Agile/ ECO management.
Administrative & Data Management:
- Maintain and update supplier contact databases and procurement records
- Create and organize purchase requisitions in procurement systems
- Track purchase order status and update internal tracking spreadsheets
- File and organize supplier documentation (certifications agreements quotes)
- Prepare basic reports and presentations for team meetings
- Schedule meetings between suppliers and internal stakeholders
Supplier Communication & Coordination:
- Send routine emails to suppliers requesting quotes delivery updates or documentation
- Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and delivery confirmations
- Coordinate sample requests and shipments between suppliers and engineering teams
- Assist in scheduling supplier calls and take meeting notes
- Respond to basic supplier inquiries under supervision
Data Analysis & Reporting (Basic):
- Use Excel to create simple pivot tables and charts for spend analysis
- Track and report on-time delivery metrics by supplier
- Compile supplier performance data for monthly reviews
- Help maintain pricing databases and cost comparison spreadsheets
- Generate basic spend reports by category or supplier
Research & Market Intelligence:
- Research potential new suppliers online and compile contact information
- Gather industry pricing benchmarks from public sources
- Create comparison matrices for supplier capabilities
- Research material specifications and industry standards
- Compile competitive intelligence on commodity trends
Process Support:
- Shadow senior commodity managers during supplier negotiations
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings as a note-taker
- Help document standard operating procedures
- Assist with RFQ (Request for Quote) package preparation
- Support supplier onboarding activities by collecting required documentation
Quality & Compliance Support:
- Track supplier quality metrics and flag issues to senior team members
- Help organize supplier audit schedules and documentation
- Maintain compliance checklists for supplier certifications
- Assist in collecting corrective action responses from suppliers
- Update quality scorecards with data provided by quality teams
Project Assistance:
- Support cost reduction initiatives by gathering data and quotes
- Assist with supplier consolidation projects
- Help track savings opportunities identified by the team
- Participate in cross-functional project meetings
- Create simple project status trackers in Excel
Learning & Development:
- Complete internal training on procurement systems and policies
- Learn company-specific commodity strategies and supplier base
- Attend supplier visits and manufacturing site tours
- Participate in professional development workshops
- Build knowledge of technical specifications for assigned commodities
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Transportation/Supply Chain/Operations discipline
- Strong Math Logical Problem Solving skills
- Strong analytical abilities and high proficiency creating and managing advanced models using SQL and Microsoft Excel
- Analyst work background or focus in higher education
- Conceptual understanding of systems and configuration management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Transportation/Supply Chain/Operations discipline
- Strong Math Logical Problem Solving skills
- Strong analytical abilities and high proficiency creating and managing advanced models using SQL and Microsoft Excel
- Analyst work background or focus in higher education
- Conceptual understanding of systems and configuration management
KPI:
- On-time delivery on the portfolio level on the products they are managing
Leadership Principles:
- Deliver Results
- Invent & Simplify
- Ownership
- Deep Dive
Top 3 must-have hard skills:
- Excel Experience
- ERP Skills/Oracle Experience
- Business Data/Analytics Experience
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
