CapEx Commodity Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Projects

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, and

Dental and vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Commodity Manager – CapEx to drive strategic sourcing for capital expenditures.

You will coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to build a robust project funnel for production and facilities worldwide. The role focuses on reviewing the supply base, negotiating contracts, and reducing risk through strategic sourcing, while aligning with internal teams on long-term supplier strategies and compliance.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or associate’s degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
• Progressive experience in commodity management/supply chain management, operations, and/or engineering
• Indirect manufacturing, tooling design, product design and application experience
• Experience developing and implementing category strategies within CapEx, indirect procurement, construction, equipment, or industrial service categories
• Proven track record of supplier development, management, and sustained productivity
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Self-starter, ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop and recommend material and process alternatives while working collaboratively with Engineering and Project Management teams
• Project management skills to: Develop realistic plans, action steps, and timetables for projects and assignments
• Coordinate work with other groups
• Handle multiple demands and competing priorities
• Able to execute initiatives
• Able to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Agency certifications (UL, CSA, NSF, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - advanced Excel skills
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and written in the English language. Expertise in Chinese, Spanish or other languages is a plus.
• Strong understanding of critical spares and maintenance programs
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%, including overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Manage CapEx projects – equipment, services, and construction
• Implement and assist with internal and external compliance of long-term strategies for suppliers, equipment, and equipment maintenance
• Manage supplier relationships to meet Valmont requirements for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and other business terms
• Negotiate with suppliers to establish competitive contracts and beneficial agreements
• Perform detailed supply-based market analysis – commodities, industries, and suppliers related to Valmont Indirect / CapEx procurement
• Monthly score card and project reporting. Annual strategic plan reporting
• Organize and upkeep contracts, current and historical pricing, and compliance documentation
• Reinforce the company’s continuous improvement culture that promotes communication, shared learning, intelligent risk‑taking, creative problem solving and accountability for failures and successes
• Supports supply optimization efforts to include consolidation, dual sourcing, rationalization, etc.
• Supports supplier scorecard efforts and interacts with assigned suppliers to improve upon and build relations and performance
• Supports supplier lean development activities
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Commodity Manager – CapEx to drive strategic sourcing for capital expenditures.

You will coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to build a robust project funnel for production and facilities worldwide. The role focuses on reviewing the supply base, negotiating contracts, and reducing risk through strategic sourcing, while aligning with internal teams on long-term supplier strategies and compliance.