Senior Commodity Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies that achieve annual operating plan targets for cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and supply continuity
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers to improve cost competitiveness, innovation, quality, supply chain resilience, and long‑term business growth
• Leverage platform spend to lead supplier negotiations, establish commercial agreements, and secure the best total cost of ownership across assigned global commodities
• Apply an 80/20 mindset to simplify the supply base, reduce product and supplier complexity, and improve sourcing effectiveness across the platform
• Lead supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives with internal stakeholders to deliver measurable operational and financial results
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, executive business reviews, and corrective action plans focused on quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and capacity
• Analyze market conditions, cost drivers, and supplier economics to identify and deliver sustainable cost reduction and overall value opportunities
• Partner with engineering and product development teams to align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps, technology changes, and growth priorities
• Support new product introductions by ensuring supplier readiness, qualification, capacity, and risk management plans are in place

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
• 7–10 years of experience in sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain leadership within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading complex supplier negotiations, developing commercial agreements, and applying should‑cost or cost modeling tools
• Experience in commodities such as iron and aluminum castings, metal fabrication, machining, or other industrial components used in pneumatic products is preferred
• Experience managing a global supply base, including supplier performance, capacity, and risk mitigation across regions
• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or supplier development experience is a plus
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and drive results
• Strong analytical, financial, Excel, ERP systems, and communication skills are required