Regional Commodity Manager- Non Production Material

Salary range: 75k-95k/annual, 15% bonus potential

The Regional Commodity Manager (RCM) – Non‑Production Material Procurement (NPM) Procurement is responsible for executing global and regional commodity strategies within the assigned region. Acting as the operational link between global strategy and regional execution, the RCM ensures supply security, drives cost optimisation, manages supplier performance, and supports plants and business units in all commodity‑related procurement matters. This role requires strong analytical capability, supplier‑management expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively across global, regional, and local stakeholders.

• Translate global and regional commodity strategies into actionable regional execution plans.
• Provide regional market intelligence, cost trends, and risk insights to Global Commodity Managers, Senior Manager Regional Commodity NPM, and AVP Commodity Procurement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate regional supply risks, disruptions, or claims.
• Manage and develop the regional supplier base in alignment with global and regional strategies.
• Conduct regional negotiations and implement global/regional agreements at the local level.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement, including cost savings and service‑level enhancements.
• Support plants and business units in resolving supply issues in accordance with the cross‑functional responsibility matrix and escalation guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement & Supply Management (PSM) governance, procurement policies, and regulatory standards.
• Track, analyse, and report regional KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, strategy execution, and risk/claims.
• Serve as the primary contact for regional stakeholders on commodity‑related procurement topics.
• Collaborate closely with Global Commodity Managers, Senior Manager Regional Commodity NPM, and AVP Commodity Procurement to ensure alignment and effective execution.
• Share best practices, market insights, and supplier innovations across regions and teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or commodity management, ideally with regional exposure.
• Experience in indirect procurement (NPM) and multi‑site environments preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier‑management capabilities.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret market data and cost drivers.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management across multiple levels and regions.
• Knowledge of regional supply markets, regulations, and risk factors.
• Fluency in English; additional regional language skills preferred.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.