Commodity Manager

Manitou Bf; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $90,000–$130,000

Bonus potential

Hybrid work up to 2 days remote (West.

Travel 10–15%

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Manitou Group is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute strategic sourcing across North America. You will lead supplier negotiations, drive cost improvements, and collaborate with engineering to align designs with our supply base.

The role reports to the Senior Sourcing Manager and can be based in West Bend, WI, Yankton, SD, or Madison, SD. We value data-driven decision making, master data management in ERP, and supplier segmentation to mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations, material productivity initiatives, and sourcing/resourcing strategies.
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, supply chain, and logistics processes.
• Proficiency in managing master data within complex ERP environments; able to drive informed sourcing decisions.
• Experience in developing and implementing formal supplier segmentation frameworks to proactively manage supply chain risk and optimize supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence through process standardization.

Responsibilities

• Define a sourcing strategy to optimize cost and working capital improvement opportunities for purchased parts.
• Identification, qualification, and selection of new suppliers; RFQ and bidding events; evaluation of complex business cases; lead contract/LTA negotiations and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering on new product development activities to support projects, align design with our strategic supply base, and deliver products on time and at or below cost targets.
• Analyze and categorize spend and drive material productivity through spend consolidation and direct negotiations.
• Support manufacturing site requirements, leveraging spend across locations to identify and implement sourcing improvements.
• Project and/or Program Manager activities to meet objectives and drive results.
• Assess and adjust supply base capability/capacity to minimize disruptions.
• Manage global supply sources and rationalize the existing supply base and commodity list.
• Develop, measure, and manage supplier performance metrics and improvement plans.
• Identify and support Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Data mining

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Master data management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

CPSM CPM LSS certifications a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a member of the Sourcing team, the Commodity Manager develops, implements, and maintains a commodity strategy that supports Manitou’s business objectives in North America. This role will work closely with materials managers, tactical buyers, engineers, and product managers to develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies. The Commodity Manager will have solid data mining and negotiation skills and the ability to lead and mentor cross‑functional teams. Additionally, to find, evaluate, and select suppliers; negotiate pricing and LTA contracts, and drive supplier productivity & total cost improvement of purchased materials. Building value‑added relationships with key suppliers, supply management, and manufacturing site teams is essential. This position will report to the Senior Sourcing Manager and can be based out of our corporate headquarters in West Bend, WI or either of our manufacturing locations in Yankton or Madison, South Dakota.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Defining a sourcing strategy to optimize cost and working capital improvement opportunities for purchased parts.

Identification, qualification, and selection of new suppliers; preparation and execution of RFQ and competitive bidding events; creation and evaluation of complex business cases; leading Contract/LTA negotiations and compliance; all while ensuring cost, quality, capacity, delivery, and capability requirements are met and sustained.

Collaborate with engineering on new product development activities to support projects, align design with our strategic supply base, and deliver products on time and at or below cost targets.

Analyze and categorize spend and drive material productivity through spend consolidation and direct negotiations.

Support of manufacturing site requirements, leveraging spend across locations to identify and implement sourcing and process improvements to strengthen and accelerate supply chain initiatives.

Project and/or Program Manager activities, leading projects to meet objectives and drive operational results.

Assess and adjust supply base capability and capacity to minimize potential supply disruptions.

Manage the two-pronged task of identifying new global supply sources as well as rationalizing and consolidating the existing supply base and commodity list.

Develop, measure, and manage key supplier performance metrics and manage associated improvement action plans.

Identify, initiate, and support Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of strategic sourcing experience.

Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations, material productivity initiatives, and sourcing/resourcing strategies.

Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, supply chain, and logistics processes.

Proficiency in managing master data within complex ERP environments; capable of leveraging data accuracy and process integrity to drive informed sourcing decisions.

Experience in developing and implementing formal supplier segmentation frameworks to proactively manage supply chain risk and optimize supplier relationships.

Proven ability to drive operational excellence through process standardization, with a focus on streamlining workflows to maximize the team’s capacity for strategic initiatives.

EXPERTISE:

Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.

Well‑developed business acumen and continuous improvement mindset.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, with strong networking, influencing, and communication skills; and to drive effective execution.

Effectively communicate vision and strategy to key stakeholders.

Practical knowledge of how supply chains work and ability to assess cost drivers of

Ability to develop, interpret and make decisions from total landed cost models.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or technical field

CPSM, CPM, LSS Certifications a plus

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

Must be able to work with all levels of internal and supplier management teams, including globally.

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Base Salary Range between $90,000 – $130,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance metrics
  • *Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position could be located in West Bend, WI, Yankton, SD or in Madison, SD
• Hybrid Position – Opportunity work work remotely up to 2 days/week if located in West Bend, WI
• Travel Requirements – potential travel up to 10-15% annually
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status.