Commodity Manager

West Shore; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

HSA match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee referral program

Employee discount program

Training & growth

Job summary

West Shore Home in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for direct material categories, partnering with stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost savings and supply chain optimization.

The role focuses on negotiating, contract execution, and managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship (no visa support).
• 3+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 15% annually.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned material categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contract execution.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships focused on quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support new product launches and key sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and supply chain improvements.
• Track supplier performance, sourcing analytics, and savings initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to support operational goals and supply continuity.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Position

Category Manager

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA (Onsite)

Job Summary

The Category Manager supports the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies for our direct material categories that drive value across the organization. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support new product initiatives, improve supplier performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and supply chain optimization.

Key Role Accountabilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned material categories
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contract execution
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships focused on quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Support new product launches and key sourcing initiatives
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and supply chain improvements
• Track supplier performance, sourcing analytics, and savings initiatives
• Partner cross‑functionally to support operational goals and supply continuity

Role Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. The company does not and will not sponsor employment visas.
• 3+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to travel domestically up to 15% annually
• Comprehensive Health Insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, Critical Illness, Short and Long‑Term Disability)
• 401(k) plans with company match
• HSA plan with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid training and unlimited professional growth potential

Culture and Community

We believe that when employees feel valued and supported, they perform at their best. Our dedication to fostering a strong, value‑driven culture has consistently earned us the Top Workplaces USA award as one of the nation’s top employers, including recognition in Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits.

West Shore Home strives to Bring Happiness to Every Home and that goes beyond our customers and employees. We support positive change in our communities by volunteering, giving back, and supporting nonprofits that make a difference. Learn more here: https://westshorehome.com/community/

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of West Shore Home to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre‑employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.