Commodity Specialist

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CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switch gear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000 ft facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Reporting to our Supply Chain Manager, we are seeking a highly motivated Commodity Specialist who will be responsible for managing supplier sourcing, approval, onboarding, delivery to PO schedule and ongoing performance through structured business reviews and escalation processes. This role is critical in ensuring our Supply Chain resilience, compliance and continuous improvement across strategic commodities. You will be responsible for helping us scale a robust supply chain for our US operations, ensuring on-time-in-full profitability, excellence in delivery performance and development of strong customer relationships.

• Lead the sourcing / onboarding process, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for metal, electrical components and fabricated assemblies
• Analyze market trends, LME / COMEX copper indices and material price fluctuations to mitigate risk
• Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements with material suppliers and component OEMs
• Lead RFQs, benchmarking activities and cost modeling for switch gear materials
• Support localization and dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure resilience in supply

• Conduct audits and performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery and standards compliance
• Collaborate to implement cost reductions, lead-time improvements and sustainability initiatives
• Monitor supplier capacity and proactively manage risk of material shortages
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and due diligence (financial, operational, capacity)
• Collaborate with your peer teams to validate supplier capabilities and certifications
• Negotiate to achieve best price and margin, ensuring compliance with quality and service guarantees

• Serve as the senior supplier interface, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term partnerships
• Build relationships through clear communication, proactive management and reliable performance
• Support sales by providing input on quotation development, project feasibility and execution risk analysis

• Develop, maintain and report supplier scorecards and KPIs aligned with business objectives
• Establish governance frameworks for project performance monitoring, reporting and escalation
• Ensure robust supplier capacity planning, scheduling, resourcing, milestone tracking and reporting
• Facilitate Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs) with key suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance trends and initiate corrective actions or improvement plans as needed
• Manage the supplier escalation processes, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking

• Implement a structured risk identification, assessment and mitigation framework for your supply base
• Identify and assess risks across the supply base, including geopolitical,…