Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year global/regional commodity strategies, establishing sourcing levers, implementation of 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.
• As the primary liaison, 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.

Commodity Manager Qualifications

• 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 in the organization.
• Able 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 for this position.

Company Information

As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 70 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.