Global Commodity Manager

The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for managing and executing global commodity strategies across electronics, electrical, and mechanical components. This role focuses on ensuring efficient supply flow from a global supplier base to support customer demand while driving material cost reductions. Responsibilities include executing commodity strategies, managing volume transitions to new or expanded supplier partnerships, and contributing as a key team member on supply chain projects that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze commodity spend, supplier data, and market conditions to develop and execute strategies that reduce total cost of ownership, including pricing, freight, tariffs, value‑add opportunities, and supply base optimization.
• Identify, lead, and track cost‑savings initiatives for direct materials; coordinate implementation with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other stakeholders.
• Support global and regional supply chain initiatives aimed at leveraging spend and improving sourcing effectiveness.
• Support the identification, qualification, and development of global suppliers aligned with manufacturing strategies and product roadmaps.
• Work with Legal, as needed, to support the development and management of global supply agreements, including intellectual property protection and commercial terms.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance expectations are met for cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Stay current on commodity market and industry trends, providing relevant insights to internal stakeholders.
• Lead supplier negotiations within defined approval levels to support sourcing strategies and business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance using established KPIs, such as on‑time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• Partner with Quality and Purchasing to drive supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in purchasing, sourcing, and/or commodity management within an electronics, electrical, or mechanical device manufacturing environment; experience in a high‑mix, low‑volume operation strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from four‑year college or university.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations, managing vendor relationships, and influencing outcomes across internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing and contracting ERP tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Power Point.

Desired Qualifications

• ISM CPM, CPSM, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to solve problems using a structured, practical approach, supporting both day‑to‑day issues and longer‑term opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, document processes, and present information to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Demonstrated critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend sound solutions.
• Results‑driven mindset with the ability to drive execution and follow through on commitments.
• Experience supporting or driving continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, TQM).
• Strong time management skills, including accurate workload estimation and respect for deadlines and stakeholder time.

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.