Commodity Manager

City of Shakopee, MN; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Recognition programs

Flexible time off including parental

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Commodity Manager in Elyria, OH to lead commodity strategies across multiple sites. You will work with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and performance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement or related fields, strong data and ERP tool experience, and ability to travel up to 20%. A Bachelor's degree is required and sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related field in multi-site/global environment.
• Tech savvy with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with JDE/SAP/QlikView, Portal, Insight, IBEE, Team Center.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems and principles incl. low-cost country sourcing, auctions, VA/VE, and leveraging tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing/commodity strategies.
• Experience analyzing data, market trends, supplier performance to guide decisions.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Familiarity with procurement analytics or ERP digital tools.
• Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Overnight travel 10-20% year depending on needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies across locations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement cost optimization initiatives.
• Identify and develop diverse sources of supply in domestic and global markets.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks; inform decisions.
• Guide supplier performance management and continuous improvement.
• Manage commodity data, spend analytics, and performance metrics.
• Support new product development with engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Facilitate sourcing events like bidding and reverse auctions when appropriate.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives for resilience and efficiency.

Skills

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

JDE/SAP/QlikView

Portal

Insight

IBEE

Team Center

Job description

If you are a Supply Chain professional looking to make an impact in critical industries while advancing your career within a collaborative team, Emerson has an opportunity for you! Based in our Elyria, OH office, as the Commodity Manager you will lead the development and execution of commodity strategies across multiple locations, working collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain performance.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and execute comprehensive commodity and supplier strategies that support long-term business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement cost optimization initiatives, including value analysis and value engineering approaches.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop diverse and high-performing sources of supply across domestic and global markets.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development to achieve balanced outcomes in cost, quality, and service.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to inform data-driven decision-making.
• Guide supplier performance management, including continuous improvement plans and relationship development.
• Manage commodity data, spend analytics, and performance metrics to improve visibility and outcomes.
• Support new product development initiatives by collaborating with engineering, operations, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Facilitate sourcing events such as competitive bidding and reverse auctions where appropriate.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that strengthen supply chain resilience and efficiency.

Who You Are:

I am self-motivated, a problem solver, and a solution provider. Enjoy & excel at building customer relationships. Plan, organize, & manage my work & time well. Collaborate & communicate effectively both internally and externally across multiple teams.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or another related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related field within a multi-site or global environment
• Tech savvy, with emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JDE/SAP/QlikView, Portal, Insight, IBEE, and Team Center.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems and principles including experience with low-cost country sourcing, auctions, VA/VE, and other leveraging tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing or commodity strategies
• Experience analyzing data, market trends, and supplier performance to guide decisions
• Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives
• Familiarity with digital tools and systems used for procurement, analytics, or enterprise resource planning
• Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships effectively
• Periodic overnight travel of 10%-20% will be required
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

• medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• and much more
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

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