Product Manager - Commodities; Las Vegas, NV

Brand: QED, Inc

Be part of something bigger.

At Codale Electric, we're proud of the role we've played in projects like the new Salt Lake Airport, the Las Vegas Raiders stadium and Soleil Lofts, as well as our role in housing, commercial, and industrial projects of every size throughout the Intermountain West. We strive to be the best wholesale distributor in the area and invite you to be part of building the future.

The Product Manager - Commodities is responsible for driving profitable commodity growth for the organization, with the primary focus on large and complex wire and conduit opportunities. The position manages quote opportunities and awarded commodity sales orders by working closely with the Director of Purchasing, partner vendors, QED Operations leadership, and the sales department to ensure customer needs are met while maintaining profitability.

• Collaborate, develop, and execute a comprehensive commodity category strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor market dynamics including commodity trends (e.g., copper, steel, pvc) and supply chain risks
• Stakeholder in strategic supplier relationships, including negotiations, contracts, rebates, and long-term partnership agreements
• Drive sourcing initiatives to improve total landed cost, margin performance and working capital efficiency.
• Coordinate, prepare, and close commodity opportunities in response to RFQs
• Partner with the sales team to book orders based on market feedback, customer needs, and vendor support
• Manage commodity orders from PO through final fulfillment
• Serve as the local expert for commodity services and solutions
• Promote and develop new services to differentiate QED Electric in the marketplaces that we serve.
• Analyze competitor products, services, and pricing to identify strategic opportunities
• Build strong relationships with the sales teams, branch managers, and regional sales leadership
• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
• Update Purchase Orders as shipments arrive and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations
• Evaluate supplier performance across pricing, service levels, lead times, quality, and innovation.
• Leverage date and analytics to track category performance, supplier metrics, inventory turns, and overall financial outcomes

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field required.
• Proven performance and results driven leadership
• 5-8+ years of experience in commodity category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, preferably within electrical distribution, manufacturing, or industrial supply.
• Experience managing electrical product categories such as wire & cable preferred.

• Strong understanding of electrical products, supply markets, and industry dynamics.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of integrity and ability to build effective relationships
• Proven ability to implement and influence change across functional groups
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or analytics tools.

• Experience working in a multi-branch or multi-region electrical distribution environment
• Exposure to national supplier programs and rebate structures

It feels good to drive down the road and say, "I played a part in that." You can be part of a wide array of projects, no matter your role cessful team members at Codale demonstrate integrity, a commitment to excellence and a desire to be the…