Commodity Manager – Software

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned commodities by communicating, monitoring, and managing business unit compliance.
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships (IT, Engineering, Plant Operations, Suppliers, Product Quality) and bring a Strategic Sourcing perspective to key processes.
• Drive AI adoption by developing use cases, defining potential ROI, and implementing skills or agents—either self-directed or with technical support.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives within the software supply base.
• Develop expertise in IT strategies, business unit products, and functional needs for commodities and services; partner with stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
• Manage global suppliers by monitoring performance across security, quality, delivery, and lead time.
• Measure and track sourcing KPIs across commodities and services, providing monthly reporting to senior management on key metrics.
• Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging culture that supports employee performance, development, and retention.
• Ensure adherence to sourcing policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct.

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• 5+ years of Commodity Management experience.
• Proven experience in conflict resolution, strategy development and project management.
• Advanced knowledge of commodities (e.g. electronics, factored product/brand label).
• Experience managing projects/assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems is essential, such as SAP.
• Knowledge in data architecture and management applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Advanced formal degree.