Job DescriptionThe Commodity Manager is responsible for the strategic management of assigned direct and indirect material categories, with accountability for sourcing strategy, supplier performance, contract administration, market intelligence, cost management, and supply continuity. This role leads commercial and operational activities that improve margin protection, reduce supply risk, strengthen contract discipline, and support long-term value creation through structured commodity management practices.
Required SkillsQualifications and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in commodity management, sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance across raw material, component, or buyout categories.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret indices, market intelligence, and supplier cost structures.
- Knowledge of contract terms related to index-based pricing, escalation and de-escalation, rebates, productivity expectations, and surcharge mechanisms preferred.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
Required ExperienceKey Responsibilities- Develop and execute category strategies for assigned commodities and spend areas.
- Monitor relevant market conditions, supplier cost drivers, freight impacts, and broader risk indicators to support informed commercial decision-making.
- Lead supplier negotiations and commercial discussions related to pricing, terms, service, productivity, and risk mitigation.
- Establish and maintain contract structures that include appropriate escalation and de-escalation mechanisms, index linkage, commercial triggers, and governance expectations.
- Evaluate and respond to supplier price change requests using fact-based analysis, published indices, and internal business impact assessments.
- Identify, qualify, and develop alternate suppliers to reduce concentration risk and improve sourcing flexibility.
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, quality, engineering, sales, and plant teams to align sourcing decisions with business requirements.
- Support routine execution reviews by communicating material supply risks, market developments, and required actions.
- Review demand, lead times, supplier capacity, inventory positions, and continuity risks to support proactive mitigation plans.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and governance routines focused on service, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
- Drive cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives through sourcing, value analysis, productivity commitments, and contract discipline.
- Prepare and maintain reporting related to market movements, open commercial actions, savings delivery, and risk exposure.
- Ensure sourcing decisions, negotiated terms, and supplier commitments are documented and implemented consistently.
Success Measures- Achievement of annual cost savings and cost avoidance objectives
- Improvement in contract coverage, pricing transparency, and de-escalation recovery
- Reduction of sole-source exposure and increased supplier optionality
- Effective management of supplier performance and continuity risk
- Timely completion of sourcing actions, governance routines, and reporting requirements
- Quality and consistency of cross-functional support, communication, and decision-making
