Commodity Manager

Toyota Material Handling North America; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America in Syracuse seeks a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance is essential to align commodity plans with business objectives and drive procurement process improvements for long-term supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and cost management.
• Supplier evaluation and supplier management skills.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and market conditions.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Evaluate and select suppliers and manage supplier relationships to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing terms for long-term agreements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to align commodity strategies with business goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous procurement improvements.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Analytics

Communication

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Company Description

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) is the industry leader in forklift sales, representing the combined strength of Toyota Material Handling, Inc. and The Raymond Corporation. TMHNA operates nearly 2.5 million square feet of manufacturing space across facilities in Columbus, Indiana; Greene, New York; Muscatine, Iowa; and East Chicago, Indiana, producing more than 1,900 forklifts each week. With annual revenue exceeding $6 billion, TMHNA supports more than 16,000 associates across North America. The organization partners with nearly 300 authorized dealers, solution centers, and support locations to reliably serve Toyota and Raymond customers. Team members join a stable, growth-oriented environment focused on operational excellence and innovation in material handling solutions.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Commodity Manager role is based in the Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area and focuses on developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities. Day-to-day responsibilities include evaluating and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing, and managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. The Commodity Manager analyzes market trends, cost drivers, and risk factors to optimize purchasing decisions and support long-term supply continuity. This role collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to align commodity strategies with business objectives and new product initiatives. The position also involves continuous improvement of procurement processes, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong purchasing and procurement skills, including experience in strategic sourcing and cost management.
• Candidates should possess supplier evaluation and supplier management skills to assess capabilities, monitor performance, and maintain reliable supply bases.
• Candidates should possess contract negotiation skills, including experience negotiating pricing, terms, and long-term agreements.
• Candidates should possess analytical skills to interpret data, assess market conditions, perform cost analyses, and support decision-making.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Additional beneficial skills include knowledge of manufacturing environments, ERP/MRP systems, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities, along with attention to detail and ethical procurement practices, are highly valued.