Commodity Manager - Copper

About the role

The Commodity Manager will lead the supplier relationship management, negotiate contracts, monitor market trends, and implement procurement strategies to optimize the copper supply.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and strategically source copper
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply
• Hold quarterly business reviews with suppliers at their location
• Negotiate agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable payment terms
• Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and global supply conditions to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with Legal and Procurement to review and finalize contract terms, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies
• Manage copper inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory
• Analyze procurement data, market trends, and supplier performance metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to support new product development initiatives and ensure materials meet specifications and quality standards
• Lead, train, and mentor the supply chain team
• Place purchase orders as required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of copper commodity management
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (SAP or Epicor)
• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to Senior Leadership
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure maintaining a customer-focused mindset

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds at times
• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, etc.)

Work Environment

• May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities, in offices, in multiple shops, and in commercial buildings
• Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods