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Commodity Manager

TekWissen LLC

Job Location:

North Reading, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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

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