Commodity Buyer Specialist

CNH Industrial Group; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and  

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

CNH is seeking a Commodity Buyer Senior Specialist / New Product Development Hybrid in Sioux Falls to lead sourcing, supplier management and commercial activities across assigned commodities.

This 50/50 role combines strategic commodity management with program-focused sourcing support, with travel up to 20%. You will collaborate across Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing and Quality to meet cost, timing and performance targets throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field with at least 4 years purchasing experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier selection for new product development and production commodities.
• Manage purchasing across multiple development programs including prototype, tooling, and production sourcing.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies for cost reduction and supply continuity.
• Drive early supplier involvement, supplier innovation, VA/VE initiatives, and co-development activities.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and technical changes while delivering cost savings.
• Support new product launches and production requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor market conditions and mitigate supply risks.
• Hold suppliers accountable for milestones, delivery, quality performance.

Skills

Excel (Pivot tables & VLOOKUPs)

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Category: Supply Chain

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Hybrid

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

The Commodity Buyer Senior Specialist / New Product Development Hybrid role is an individual contributor position responsible for supporting both Sioux Falls manufacturing operations and new product development programs. This role leads sourcing, supplier management, and commercial activities across assigned commodities while ensuring successful execution of product launches, cost reduction initiatives, and supply continuity objectives.

The position serves as a key liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers to deliver products that meet cost, quality, timing, and performance targets throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing and executing commodity and sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships and negotiations, supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs, driving cost reduction and value engineering initiatives, implementing long-term supply agreements, conducting market analysis and benchmarking, and mitigating supply chain risks. The role is accountable for supplier selection, prototype and production sourcing, tooling management, commercial negotiations, and achieving annual savings, budget, and performance objectives.

This hybrid role combines strategic commodity management with program-focused sourcing support and is approximately 50% Strategic / 50% Operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier selection activities for new product development and production commodities, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, delivery, and timing objectives.
• Manage purchasing activities across multiple concurrent product development programs, including prototype, tooling, and production sourcing.
• Develop and execute commodity and supply base strategies to achieve lowest total cost, supply continuity, and optimal supplier performance.
• Drive early supplier involvement, supplier innovation, VA/VE initiatives, and co-development activities to support product competitiveness and cost reduction.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements, pricing, commercial terms, and technical changes while delivering cost savings and material cost reduction targets.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product launches and production requirements.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, technology developments, and raw material cost drivers to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
• Hold suppliers accountable for project milestones, delivery commitments, quality performance, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking, capability assessments, and sourcing evaluations to identify and qualify best-fit suppliers.
• Support strategic sourcing decisions and implement initiatives that improve supplier performance, product quality, and overall business value.

Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field along with a minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20% - domestic and international (majority of travel will be domestic)

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate level of proficiency in Excel (to include pivot tables and v-look ups)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, analytical and problem solving skills, and computer skills
• Excellent ability to work as a team within purchasing, other functions, and within manufacturing locations
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge/experience of raw material analysis and tracking systems
• Experience in analyzing, selecting/recommending, approving and auditing suppliers for different product platforms within a manufacturing environment, based upon supplier capability relative to designing, supporting, quality and manufacturing
• Negotiation background with knowledge of corporate purchasing practices and strategies that bring about closure of long‑term agreements reflecting positive results that contribute to organizational/departmental goals
• Experience developing and implementing commodity strategies
• Proven experience in mitigating supplier delivery, cost, and relationship issues with positive outcome for the company
• Ability to facilitate and lead technical and commercial meetings that require multiple cross functional participants
• Internal commodity purchasing experience preferred

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $74,625.00 - $114,425.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels. Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world-class equipment, technology and services company. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.