Commodity Manager

Allparts, Inc.; Madison, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Dorman Products is seeking a Commodity Manager to drive sourcing across metals, plastics, components, and finished goods. You will monitor markets, assess risks, and develop supplier strategies with leadership input.

Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally may be required. You will lead negotiations, audits, and supplier development while ensuring quality and cost targets are met through collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and supplier development initiatives.
• Ability to solve problems, be resourceful, and adapt to a changing business environment.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate effectively via Teams, Zoom, and other channels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Preferred: metals, fabricated components, machined parts, electronics, plastics, or finished goods knowledge; experience with aluminum and steel markets; background in manufacturing or consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and finished goods.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, tariffs, material costs, and supply risks.
• Identify and qualify domestic and international suppliers; establish supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective action initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, lead times, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Support New Product Development and engineering changes with sourcing input.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing to support launches and decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost reductions, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier management

Procurement

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

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Commodity Manager

Date: Sep 30, 2026

Location: Madison, IN, US, 47250

Company: Dorman Products

SuperATV wasn’t born in a boardroom. It started with one mission: build parts that riders can trust. The same hands‑on, do‑it‑yourself mindset still drives everything we do. Our fast paced and casual work environment is highly focused on “Working to Wow” our customers and our community. SuperATV is a premier provider of ATV and UTV accessories, dedicated to enhancing off‑road experiences for enthusiasts worldwide. In 2022, SuperATV joined the Dorman team which is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM. With more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations and a family of brands that also includes Dorman, Dayton Parts and Eagle Suspension, Dorman reached a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025.

Everyone who works at Dorman contributes to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business, regardless of role and experience. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

Domestic and international travel up to 10% may be required.

Primary Duties

Commodity Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, raw materials, components, and finished goods categories.
• Monitor commodity markets, indexes, pricing trends, tariffs, material costs, and supply chain risks.
• Analyze aluminum, steel, plastics, electronic components, and other key commodity markets to identify opportunities and risks.
• Provide leadership with regular market intelligence updates and strategic recommendations.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective action initiatives.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality and business requirements.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

• Lead sourcing activities supporting New Product Development, engineering changes, and production requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, inventory agreements, and long‑term supply arrangements.
• Drive year‑over‑year cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service expectations.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions and material shortages.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing to support product development and sourcing decisions.
• Evaluate material alternatives and supplier capabilities to improve product performance, manufacturability, and profitability.
• Support product launches through timely supplier selection and sourcing activities.

Business Impact & Continuous Improvement

• Implement sourcing strategies that improve inventory performance, cost competitiveness, and supplier reliability.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to organizational growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field
• Minimum of 3years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, project management, or engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and supplier development initiatives.
• Must have the ability to solve problems, be resourceful, and adapt to an ever‑changing business environment.
• This position will manage multiple projects simultaneously and report to the team via phone, Teams, Zoom, and other communication channels.
• Candidates must have excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience sourcing metals, fabricated components, machined parts, electronics, plastics, or finished goods.
  • Experience with aluminum and steel markets, commodity indexes, and cost modeling.
  • Experience within manufacturing, automotive, power sports, industrial products, or consumer products industries.
  • Knowledge of global sourcing, international trade, tariffs, and import/export practices.

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The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.This role is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit‑sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com

Nearest Major Market: Bloomington Indiana
Nearest Secondary Market: Seymour
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