Commodity Manager

Job Description

The Manager, Commodity is a mid-level management role responsible for leading commodity management strategy and execution to support cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality, and risk mitigation. This role manages commodity professionals and/or supplier portfolios and serves as the strategic owner for assigned commodities across sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance. The Manager, Commodity has a direct impact on cost structure, supply assurance, and alignment between Procurement and broader business objectives.

Responsibilities and duties

• Lead, coach, and develop Commodity Managers, Buyers, or Sourcing Specialists
• Set performance expectations tied to cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development planning
• Support hiring, onboarding, and capability development.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with business and supply chain objectives
• Analyze market trends, capacity, cost drivers, and supply risks
• Define sourcing approaches, supplier segmentation, and make buy strategies
• Drive competitive sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities
• Own strategic supplier relationships within assigned commodities
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and innovation
• Lead business reviews and corrective action plans for underperforming suppliers
• Serve as escalation point for supplier issues or disputes
• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives
• Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and commercial agreements
• Identify and mitigate supply, geopolitical, and market risks
• Partner with Finance to ensure alignment with budgets and forecasts
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams on design to cost and standardization
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Planning to ensure supply continuity
• Support new product introductions and change management activities
• Align procurement decisions with operational and customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and controls
• Standardize sourcing processes, tools, and documentation
• Track KPIs related to cost, performance, and supply risk
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and effectiveness

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 5+ experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least two years in a managerial role
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in procurement software and technology, including ERP systems
• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations related to procurement
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management is preferred