Commodity Specialist

• Build and cultivate strong supplier partnerships that support cost competitiveness, reliable supply, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on commercial, operational, and financial objectives.
• Collaborate across procurement, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to improve supplier performance and drive best practices.
• Support the development and execution of commodity strategies that ensure supply security and competitive market positioning.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to expand sourcing options and reduce supply chain risk.
• Lead and support sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, pricing movements, and supply risks, providing actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Partner with Operations, R&D, and suppliers to identify alternative materials, value engineering opportunities, and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service.
• Proactively communicate supply challenges, shortages, and mitigation strategies to support uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain procurement and ERP systems, including supplier records, vendor setup, pricing updates, and material master data.
• Support the resolution of supplier invoicing and accounts payable discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly procurement reports and analytics for local and corporate leadership.
• Communicate supplier pricing updates, service performance, and market developments to commercial and operational teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting commodity management, supplier development, or strategic sourcing initiatives preferred.
• Demonstrated success identifying process improvements and implementing practical business solutions.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, or similar credentials a plus.

Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, procurement strategies, and sourcing initiatives, with a strong focus on cost competitiveness and risk mitigation. Proficient in data analysis and communication to drive supplier performance and process improvements.

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Strategies
• Sourcing Initiatives
• Data Analysis
• Negotiation Skills

• Procurement
• Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Commodity Management
• Supplier Development
• Process Improvement
• Contract Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Cost Reduction

• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

• CPSM
• C.P.M.
• CPIM

• Manufacturing Environment
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Supply Chain Risk
• Supplier Performance
• Commodity Trends

• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office