Commodity Manager - Direct

About the role

The Commodity Manager – Direct, manages sourcing strategy and execution for direct material categories, including enterprise-wide RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract development. The position drives cross-site spend consolidation to maximize supplier leverage and establish long-term agreements for centralized direct categories. In addition, the role leads supplier relationship management, partners with site teams on multi-site or critical supplier escalations, and oversees supplier performance tracking to support cost, quality, and continuity objectives. Location: This position may be based in a hybrid capacity at any of our U.S. locations. Please note that standard working hours will follow Eastern Standard time.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategy development and lead sourcing events, for direct materials
• Manage supplier communications including performance reviews, pricing negotiations, and coordination with site teams on multi-site or critical escal