Category Manager, Sourcing

New Search for a Commodity Manager to oversee sourcing strategies in a leading industrial manufacturing company. This role drives cost efficiencies, supplier partnerships, and operational support across multiple U.S. sites, contributing to sustainable growth and innovation in the sector. It offers qualified candidates the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives in a global organization, enhancing skills in strategic procurement and cross-functional collaboration while supporting critical industries.

• Benefits include:
  Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Additional perks: 401(k) plan, performance bonuses.
• Up to 25% domestic.
• Office-based in Kansas City, MO

• Develop and implement commodity strategies for indirect materials, packaging, and MRO in collaboration with operations and finance.
• Lead RFQs, analytics, TCO comparisons, and project implementation to minimize costs and maximize service.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, manage supplier performance, and mitigate risks.
• Act as liaison between sourcing and management for specifications, quotes, costs, and delivery.
• Support SIOP processes, participate in strategic initiatives, and travel to sites/suppliers as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related (MBA preferred).
• No specific certifications required, but CPM or CPSM a plus.
• 5+ years in sourcing/commodity management.
• Experience with indirect, packaging, MRO categories.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Results-driven with multi-stakeholder engagement.

Commodity Manager, Indirect Procurement, Packaging Sourcing, MRO Management, Supply Chain Strategy, TCO Analysis, Vendor Negotiation, ERP Experience, Manufacturing Operations, Kansas City Supply Chain Jobs.