Global Commodity Manager - Forgings & MachiningPosition SummaryThe Global Commodity Manager - Forging & Machining leads the sourcing strategy for critical forged and machined components, including rotors, shafts, disks, spools, airfoils, and pipe & tube.
This role is accountable for delivering excellence across Quality, Delivery, and Cost, enabled through the development and management of a global supplier network-building new partnerships while strengthening existing ones-ensuring successful NPI execution and a resilient, high-performing supply base. The role embodies PROENERGY's commitment to "Do the Right Thing" by driving integrity, accountability, and trust across all supplier engagements.
Reports To: VP Sourcing
Work Location: 300 Executive Center Dr, Suite 101, Greenville SC, 29615 ; 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 ; 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211 ; 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 or Remote United States
Position ResponsibilitiesSupplier Relationship Management - Build, scale, and maintain a global network of strategic suppliers.
- Serve as the executive interface with key supplier partners, driving alignment to PROENERGY priorities.
- Establish strong partnerships that enable performance across Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
- Lead supplier governance, segmentation, and performance reviews.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers to support growth, NPI, and risk mitigation
Quality - Drive a zero-defect mindset across suppliers supporting critical turbine components.
- Partner closely with SDQE, who lead supplier qualification, validation, and QMS execution.
- Enable SDQE performance by leveraging strong supplier relationships to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and accountability.
- Serve as the escalation point for supplier quality issues, driving rapid resolution through influence and commercial leverage.
- Support NPI readiness by ensuring supplier engagement and commitment to robust APQP/PPAP/FAI execution.
Delivery & Supply Assurance - Ensure on-time delivery and supply continuity
- Partner with Commodity Buyers, who manage daily execution.
- Enable Buyer success by driving supplier capacity alignment and responsiveness.
- Serve as the escalation point for delivery risks, resolving disruptions quickly while upholding commitments to customers.
- Mitigate risks related to fabrication complexity, machining lead times, large structure handling constraints, and single-source dependencies.
- Drive and support NPI ramp-up to meet business objectives.
Cost & Commercial Management - Deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier productivity.
- Lead negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements with integrity and transparency.
- Optimize total cost of ownership while protecting quality and delivery.
- Leverage supplier partnerships to drive cost competitiveness and value engineering.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
- 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management
- Strong experience in fabricated structures, machining, mechanical systems, or bearings
- Deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chain constraints for structural components
- Proven leadership in supplier performance, NPI, and strategic negotiations
- Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre-employment drug screen.
