Commodity Manager

Robertshaw is a private equity-owned global design, engineering, and manufacturing company selling product solutions to the appliance, automotive, and HVAC industries. We are an industry leader in advanced flow control components and systems for water, gas, and other fluids to help build extraordinary products that improve safety, comfort, health, and happiness.

When you join Robertshaw, you are joining a company with over 125 years of experience and a global team with a focus on innovation.

Role Description

Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for components supporting productivity, supply continuity, quality, inventory optimization, and new product development across global manufacturing operations. This role manages a global supply base, drives Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), leads strategic negotiations, and owns supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing and sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value generation.
• Analyze market trends and factors impacting commodity costs.
• Develop and manage strategic suppliers.
• Lead RFQ and supplier selection processes.
• Monitor supplier cost, quality, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Business International Trade or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic purchasing sourcing, procurement, or commodity management.
• Experience in supplier negotiation and management.
• Knowledge of cost analysis and cost reduction strategies.
• Advance English – required.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with PLEX system – preferred.
• Willingness to travel