Scope of ResponsibilityJoin us as a Senior Commodity Manager and take ownership of our most important commodity category: resin. We're looking for a strategic sourcing leader with deep resin purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for building high-performing supplier partnerships. If you're guided by the 7 Habits mindset, thrive on collaboration, and love driving meaningful business impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Ron JimersonPlant at 5050 33rd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49512
Target Pay: The target starting base salary for this position is $87,663,000.00 - $131,813.00 / year (plus quarterly bonus incentive). Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
What You'll Be Doing- Develop and execute enterprise-wide commodity strategies aligned with business, operational, and financial objectives
- Analyze market conditions, industry trends, supplier capacity, and emerging risks to identify cost improvement opportunities and protect supply continuity
- Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance management
- Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships, agreements, alliances, and commercial terms that support cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and service objectives
- Lead sourcing, negotiation, cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value improvement initiatives in support of established performance goals
- Analyze supplier quotations and total cost of ownership to recommend solutions that provide the greatest overall value to the organization
- Establish and maintain accurate processes and reporting for tracking commodity performance, cost savings, cost avoidance, and price increases
- Develop and execute supplier development plans, including supplier training related to lean manufacturing and operational excellence
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Program Management, and other functional teams to support new product development, VE/VA activities, APQP requirements, and product launches
- Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective action efforts related to quality, delivery, capacity, commercial performance, and other supply-related concerns
- Support the development and continuous improvement of supply management processes, systems, policies, and reporting tools
- Ensure purchasing activities and supplier agreements comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, local, and international requirements
- Provide functional leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Supply Chain team members, as applicable
- Travel up to 30% as business needs require
Culture Bearer- Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
- Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
- Values people regardless of their background
- Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
- Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
- Encourages open dialogue and communication
- Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization
- Pursues Excellence
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Seven or more years of progressive experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing commodity or sourcing strategies
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, supplier quality, materials management, and total cost of ownership
- Experience leading supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, supplier selection, and supplier performance improvement
- Ability to analyze market data, supplier quotations, financial information, and business risk to make informed sourcing decisions
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship management skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to changing business conditions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and experience working with ERP or MRP systems
- Ability to travel up to 30%
Preferred- Master's degree or MBA
- APICS, ISM, CPSM, CSCP, or other relevant supply chain or purchasing certification
- Experience with QAD, MQ1, or other relevant ERP and quality management systems
- Experience leading supplier development within a lean manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting APQP, VE/VA, new product development, and product launch activities
- Demonstrated experience implementing advanced manufacturing, materials management, or strategic sourcing practices
Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
- Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
- 401K with match - Starting on Day 1
- Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
- Onsite Medical Clinic
Perks- Weekly Pay
- Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
- Flexible Hours & Scheduling
- Attendance Recognition Program
- Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
- Employee Discount Programs
- Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Uniforms / T-shirts
- Employee Resource Groups
- Smoking Cessation Products and Programs
