Commodity Manager

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Job Summary The Manager, Commodity is a mid-level management role responsible for leading commodity management strategy and execution to support cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality, and risk mitigation. This role manages commodity professionals and/or supplier portfolios and serves as the strategic owner for assigned commodities across sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance. The Manager, Commodity has a direct impact on cost structure, supply assurance, and alignment between Procurement and broader business objectives.

Job Description

Role Overview The Manager, Commodity oversees sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial performance for one or more commodity categories (e.g., raw materials, components, services, or indirect spend). The role balances strategic planning, execution, and people leadership while partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain.

This position acts as the escalation point for supplier, cost, or capacity issues and ensures commodities are managed in alignment with business needs and market conditions.

The role typically reports to a Director of Procurement, Supply Chain Leader, or Strategic Sourcing Leader, depending on organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities People Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop Commodity Managers, Buyers, or Sourcing Specialists Set performance expectations tied to cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives

Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development planning

Support hiring, onboarding, and capability development

Commodity Strategy & Sourcing Leadership Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with business and supply chain objectives

Analyze market trends, capacity, cost drivers, and supply risks

Define sourcing approaches, supplier segmentation, and make‑buy strategies

Drive competitive sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Own strategic supplier relationships within assigned commodities

Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and innovation

Lead business reviews and corrective action plans for underperforming suppliers

Serve as escalation point for supplier issues or disputes

Cost, Risk & Commercial Management Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value‑creation initiatives

Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and commercial agreements

Identify and mitigate supply, geopolitical, and market risks

Partner with Finance to ensure alignment with budgets and forecasts

Cross‑Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams on design‑to‑cost and standardization

Partner with Operations, Quality, and Planning to ensure supply continuity

Support new product introductions and change management activities

Align procurement decisions with operational and customer requirements

Process, Governance & Continuous Improvement Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and controls

Standardize sourcing processes, tools, and documentation

Track KPIs related to cost, performance, and supply risk Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and effectiveness

Scope & Impact Manages a team and/or strategic supplier portfolio within defined commodity categories

Impact is at the functional or multi‑site level

Decisions influence cost structure, supply resilience, and operational performance

Poor commodity decisions may result in cost overruns, supply disruptions, or quality risk

Qualifications

Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field required

Prior experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or…