Commodity Manager - Remote

Overview

The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and delivering sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost management of assigned categories, while preventing disruptions in the supply chain.

In Short

• Implement commodity strategies for procurement in various regions.
• Support cost-effectiveness and supplier consolidation.
• Avoid single source risks by expanding the supply base.
• Assist in consolidating insource/outsource strategies.
• Control costs and improve benefits for new parts development.
• Supervise commodity trends and budgets.
• Support manufacturing sites with supplier issues.
• Act as the main contact between suppliers and manufacturing sites.
• Develop performance improvement plans for suppliers.
• Assist in new product introductions.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Experience in strategic procurement deployment.
• Knowledge of NPI/NPD projects as a sourcing leader.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience managing spend over $50M.
• Proven supplier performance and selection experience.
• Knowledge of thermoforming and thermosetting plastics.
• Experience with injection molding processes.
• Strong supplier portfolio with resin distributors.
• Technical skills in pricing market trends and contract management.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
• Support for individuals with disabilities.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups.