Commodity Coordinator

Senneca; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

3 Weeks PTO

9 Holidays in 2026

Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Discount Programs

Tuition Assistance

Career Development

Job summary

Senneca is seeking a Commodity Coordinator to support sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and commodity strategies. You will work with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while maintaining supplier relationships and performance.

The role calls for strong analytical abilities, organizational skills, and effective communication to manage multiple priorities and contribute to sourcing objectives across our manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement, supply chain, commodity management, or related functions.
• Knowledge of direct materials (Metals, Resins, Hardware, Glass, Electrical Components) and/or indirect materials.
• Familiarity with supplier management, sourcing processes, and procurement best practices.
• Understanding of commodity markets, market trends, and forecasting principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commodity sourcing activities and assist with execution of sourcing strategies.
• Analyze supplier performance, pricing trends, and commodity market conditions.
• Maintain supplier records, contracts, pricing agreements, and related documentation.
• Assist in preparing RFQs, supplier quotations, cost analyses, and sourcing recommendations.
• Support supplier negotiations and contract administration activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure material availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, quality concerns, and delivery performance.
• Assist with the identification, qualification, and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance.
• Track and report key sourcing metrics, commodity trends, supplier performance measures, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist with spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
• Support supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain NDAs and other sourcing-related documentation.
• Support global sourcing activities and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company sourcing policies, procedures, and ethical business practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Infor ERP

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Introduction

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

Overview

The Commodity Coordinator is responsible for supporting sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and commodity-related activities to ensure product availability, supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency. This position works closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and suppliers to coordinate commodity strategies, monitor supplier performance, analyze spending trends, and support cost reduction initiatives.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills and be capable of managing multiple priorities while contributing to the company's sourcing and operational objectives.

Benefits

Company-Paid Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Holidays in 2026
• Parental Leave

Additional Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Options
• Career Development and Tuition Assistance
• Diverse, Inclusive, and Welcoming Culture

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commodity sourcing activities and assist with the execution of sourcing strategies that ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Analyze supplier performance, pricing trends, and commodity market conditions to support procurement decisions.
• Maintain supplier records, contracts, pricing agreements, and related documentation.
• Assist in preparing Requests for Quote (RFQs), supplier quotations, cost analyses, and sourcing recommendations.
• Support supplier negotiations and contract administration activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, quality concerns, and delivery performance.
• Assist with the identification, qualification, and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams to support business objectives.
• Track and report key sourcing metrics, commodity trends, supplier performance measures, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist with spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
• Support supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other sourcing-related documentation.
• Support global sourcing activities and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company sourcing policies, procedures, and ethical business practices.

Requirements

• Experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement, supply chain, commodity management, or related functions.
• Knowledge of direct materials (Metals, Resins, Hardware, Glass, Electrical Components) and/or indirect materials.
• Familiarity with supplier management, sourcing processes, and procurement best practices.
• Understanding of commodity markets, market trends, and forecasting principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Experience working in a global sourcing environment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supplier negotiations and contract administration.
• Experience supporting cost-reduction initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Understanding of inventory management and procurement planning.
• Knowledge of commodity market analysis and supplier performance metrics.
• Experience with ERP systems, including Infor ERP or similar systems.
• Understanding of time value of money and basic financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Data Analysis
  • Reporting Functions

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• Project Coordination
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Results Orientation
• Professional Integrity
• Customer Focus

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.