Commodity Manager

Manitou Group is a global leader with over 6,000 employees across more than 30 countries, operating 6 main plants in France, the USA, India, Italy, and over 30 subsidiaries worldwide. We cultivate a purpose-driven, agile work environment under a “One United Team” focus, committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

About the role

As a member of the Sourcing team, the Commodity Manager develops, implements, and maintains a commodity strategy that supports Manitou’s business objectives in North America. This role collaborates closely with materials managers, tactical buyers, engineers, and product managers to create and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies. The position reports to the Senior Sourcing Manager and can be based in West Bend, WI, or either of our manufacturing locations in Yankton or Madison, South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Define a sourcing strategy to optimize cost and working capital improvement opportunities for purchased parts.
• Identify, qualify, and select new suppliers; prepare and execute RFQ and competitive bidding events; create and evaluate complex business cases; lead contract/LTA negotiations and compliance while ensuring cost, quality, capacity, delivery, and capability requirements are met.
• Collaborate with engineering on new product development to align design with the strategic supply base and deliver products on time and at or below cost targets.
• Analyze and categorize spend, driving material productivity through spend consolidation and direct negotiations.
• Support manufacturing site requirements by leveraging spend across locations to identify and implement sourcing and process improvements.
• Lead projects and/or programs to meet objectives and drive operational results.
• Assess and adjust supply base capability and capacity to minimize potential supply disruptions.
• Manage the identification of new global supply sources while rationalizing and consolidating the existing supply base and commodity list.
• Develop, measure, and manage key supplier performance metrics and associated improvement action plans.
• Identify, initiate, and support Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations, material productivity initiatives, and sourcing/resourcing strategies.
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, supply chain, and logistics processes.
• Proficiency in managing master data within complex ERP environments; capable of leveraging data accuracy and process integrity to drive informed sourcing decisions.
• Experience in developing and implementing formal supplier segmentation frameworks to proactively manage supply chain risk and optimize supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence through process standardization, focusing on streamlining workflows to maximize strategic capacity.

Skills

• Ability to move easily between big-picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Well-developed business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with strong networking, influencing, and communication skills.
• Effectively communicate vision and strategy to key stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of supply chain operations and ability to assess cost drivers of industrial processes.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and make decisions from total landed cost models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a technical field.
• CPSM, CPM, or LSS Certifications are a plus.
• Must be able to work with all levels of internal and supplier management teams, including globally.

Pay

Base Salary Range between $90,000 – $130,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance metrics. Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications, and work location.

Schedule

• Hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week if located in West Bend, WI.
• Potential travel up to 10-15% annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Matching 401k.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Volunteer program.
• Wellness activities.
• Employee and family activities throughout the year.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.