Commodity Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned commodity initiatives to meet annual savings objectives and performance measures that support broader procurement goals.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and sourcing teams to align specifications, supplier capabilities, and category strategies.
• Evaluate market conditions and cost movements on a quarterly basis, translating findings into recommendations for sourcing plans and risk reduction.
• Identify and advance cost-improvement opportunities by collaborating with technical teams on design alternatives, supplier readiness, and efficient product ramp-up.
• Prepare supplier performance insights for recurring business reviews, monitor action items, and support continuous improvement planning.
• Expand the supply base by identifying and helping onboard suppliers with relevant experience to improve competition, supply stability, and flexibility.
• Execute regional sourcing and localization efforts with internal partners and preferred suppliers to improve responsiveness and reduce overall cost.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery results through scorecards and regular reviews, driving corrective actions when service levels fall short.
• Support initiatives that streamline receiving and stocking processes while helping shorten lead times across the supply chain.
• Manage urgent supply issues with planning teams and suppliers by coordinating containment and recovery actions to minimize delivery disruptions.

Requirements

• Experience in corporate procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, buying processes, and core procurement functions.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing cost trends, market data, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality, planning, and procurement stakeholders.
• Experience supporting supplier qualification, performance improvement, and risk mitigation activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in procurement operations and negotiation while helping ensure supply continuity, quality, and responsiveness across assigned commodity areas.

Skills

• Procurement Operations
• Negotiation
• Market Intelligence
• Supplier Development
• Collaboration
• Cost Optimization
• Supply Chain Management

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Pay

Compensation and benefits will vary depending on experience and location.

Schedule

This is a Long-term Contract position based in San Antonio, Texas.