Commodity Manager - North American Drivetrain Components

Commodity Manager – North American Drivetrain Components

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Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity‑enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you.

The Regional Commodity Manager for Drivetrain Components is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for drivetrain components used in production: gears and driveline shafts, gearboxes, friction material, bearings, clutches (slip and damper), shafts (cardan, drive, PTO, and accessories), and universal joints. It also serves as the Global Cluster Leader for one of the categories under Drivetrain.

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  • Lead the development of sourcing strategies for the North American region in coordination with global and regional stakeholders to ensure regional strategies are aligned with global sourcing roadmaps, product roadmaps, and footprint decisions.
  • Own the financial budget for the commodity cluster and manage opportunities, risk, and raw material progress in the GPP action plan tool.
  • Oversee the implementation of the Strategic Sourcing Program ensuring alignment with the financial plan and timely execution.
  • Ensure all sourcing activities comply with CNH policies and ethical standards.
  • Support, direct, and guide commodity Buyers in negotiating contracts, pricing, SSP implementation and commercial terms with suppliers to secure supply and deliver cost savings.
• Cost & Risk Management
  • Drive consistent year‑over‑year unit cost reductions.
  • Lead the development and governance of cost‑reduction strategies, leveraging benchmarking, supplier negotiations, platform alignment, VA/VE, market testing, resourcing, supplier rationalization, and make/buy analysis.
  • Set direction to eliminate, avoid, or mitigate tariff expenses for Tier 1 and Tier 2 tariffed parts.
  • Coordinate with Procurement and Supplier Development to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Supplier Management
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers for the North American region and align with the Global team.
  • Set expectations for and review supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and compliance metrics.
  • Effectively manage high‑visibility suppliers, rapidly resolving issues and leading critical negotiations.
• Leadership and People
  • Serve as a servant‑leader for the commodity cluster, advocating for the region, function and your team of Strategic Sourcing Specialists.
  • Professionally lead, develop and coach sourcing specialists, providing clear expectations, feedback and mentoring.
  • Model and demonstrate an ownership mentality, consistently asking “what is best for CNH?” when making decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years in procurement or commodity management, preferably in off‑road or heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes and requirements.

• Negotiation and contract management with demonstrated global sourcing experience.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including proficiency with Excel, Microsoft software and data management.
• Experience representing and defending company interests with strategic suppliers, using data‑driven arguments and negotiation skills.

The annual salary for this role is USD $ – $ plus any applicable bonus.

• Hybrid work arrangements (3 days on‑site/2 days remote)
• 15 paid holidays
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

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