Commodity Manager

About the role

This Commodity Manager role is based at either our Roseville, MN or Westminster, SC facility and is an onsite position Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year global/regional commodity strategies, establishing sourcing levers, implementation roadmaps, and projected financial benefits aligned with business objectives.
• Expand and optimize the Approved Supplier List (ASL) using spend segmentation, supplier capability mapping, and portfolio rationalization.
• Evaluate commodity maturity, cost drivers, market dynamics, and spend data to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and benchmark competitiveness.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through strategic supplier partnerships, volume bundling, and design optimization.
• Deliver annual cost-saving and productivity goals utilizing price negotiations, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), and continuous improvement projects.
• Establish and oversee the Supplier Relationship Management framework, holding suppliers accountable to strict Delivery, Quality, Cost, and Innovation targets.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive supplier summits; maintain comprehensive supplier profiles, scorecards, and risk matrices.
• Foster strategic supplier partnerships to enhance operational alignment, drive mutual value, and support organizational growth.
• Manage vendor selection and procurement processes, negotiate contract terms, and oversee agreements to drive value and ensure compliance.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities, including financial health, capacity bottlenecks, geographic exposure, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner closely with manufacturing plants and operations teams to monitor supplier capacity and proactively prevent supply disruptions.
• Act as the primary liaison to resolve critical material shortages, quality issues, or operational bottlenecks rapidly.
• Monitor global market trends, raw material indices, and macroeconomic factors to forecast cost fluctuations and advise leadership on market shifts.

Qualifications

• Base Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering); 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement with regional/global categories of spend.
• Proven capability in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Advanced proficiency in developing multi-year commodity roadmaps, spend segmentation, supplier capability mapping, and portfolio rationalization.
• Competency in identifying and mitigating supply vulnerabilities, including supplier financial risk, geographic exposure, capacity limits, and regulatory issues.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and market dynamics for assigned commodities.
• Strong crisis management skills to rapidly troubleshoot material shortages and operational bottlenecks under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to professionally interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided now or in the future.
• Preferred Requirements: Experience in plastics and electronics commodities preferred; hands-on experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics or AI-driven costing tools; industry-recognized certifications such as APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) are highly desirable.

Pay

The estimated hiring range is $100,000–$130,000 per year plus bonus; compensation will increase within the range based on experience, qualifications, and geography.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Education Assistance
• Dynamic work environment