Commodities Manager

Odyssey Information Services, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Information Services, Inc. is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management for key commodities in a manufacturing setting. You will drive cost savings, develop commodity strategies, and manage supplier performance while mentoring a procurement team to support production and new programs. Aerospace/defense experience and regulatory knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience managing suppliers and commodity strategies.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Aerospace or defense industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, or other regulated manufacturing standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiations, performance, and development.
• Drive cost savings, supplier consolidation, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to support production and new programs.
• Lead supplier reviews, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor and develop buyers and sourcing team members.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

NADCAP knowledge

Job description

The Commodity Manager leads sourcing and supplier management activities for key commodity groups, ensuring the organization has a reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality supply base. This role is responsible for supplier performance, strategic sourcing, cost reduction initiatives, and leading a team of procurement professionals in support of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiations, performance, and development.
• Drive cost savings, supplier consolidation, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to support production and new programs.
• Lead supplier reviews, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor and develop buyers and sourcing team members.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience managing suppliers and commodity strategies.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Aerospace or defense industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, or other regulated manufacturing standards is a plus.