Sr Commodity Manager

A Sr. Commodity Manager job in Woodinville, WA is available helle Wine Estates (SMWE). This role is responsible for managing Indirect spend categories—including Marketing, IT, and Logistics—through effective category strategy development, alignment, and execution. The Senior Commodity Manager serves as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring business unit and enterprise-wide objectives are achieved. This role requires occasional overtime throughout the week and leads the development, negotiation, execution, and ongoing administration of supplier contracts, while ensuring full adherence to SMWE policies and procedures.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest, and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S, with roots dating back to 1933. Throughout our 90+ year history, what has remained constant is our unwavering commitment to quality, service to our customers, and connection with our community. We are proud that our award-winning wines farmed in Oregon and Washington are an expression of all the best things about the Pacific Northwest — the spirit of people, the abundance of the land, and the excellence-driven culture.

Our distinctive portfolio of wines, including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Erath, A to Z Wineworks, REX HILL, Intrinsic, Liquid Light, Northstar, and Spring Valley Vineyard, are enjoyed across the U.S. and distributed in over 100 countries.

Sr. Commodity Manager job responsibilities include:

• Develop category strategies based on internal and external analysis, including cost/process impacts. Align and execute category strategy. Provide analysis of price and market trends and lead time updates for stakeholders and finance.
• Complete spend analytics and develop opportunity matrix for assigned commodity areas. Gain alignment to meet annual cost forecasting and savings objectives.
• Responsible for the negotiation, execution and administration of contracts and purchase orders for materials based on assigned commodities.
• Develop effective internal and supplier relationships/partnerships to drive business results.
• Conduct supplier visits/evaluations to determine suitability and to make recommendations for improvement.
• Procurement of goods and services in support of company needs. Identify, communicate, and resolve lead time, delivery, quality, and pricing issues.
• Accurate and timely maintenance of item master, monthly open orders report, and purchase price variance reports as needed.
• Provide support to other Buyers as needed.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration (or related field) preferred
• 4+ years of experience in a sourcing role, including the category strategy development/execution, RFI/RFQ, contract negotiations, and compliance with procurement requirements.
• Previous Marketing, IT, or Logistics category sourcing experienced preferred.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Familiar with manufacturing and quality control processes, experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Team oriented with solid problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement focus.
• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs.
• Requires several hours of constant sitting and significant hour doing computer work.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Your Compensation:

$83,374.00 - $/yr. based upon relevant experience.

helle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

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