Commodity Manager

GAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Vantage Elevation, LLC is seeking a results-driven Commodity Manager to join our Sacramento-based Supply Chain team. You’ll lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category optimization to drive quality, safety, and reliability across operations.

Based in Sacramento with up to 20% travel, you’ll coordinate cross-functional initiatives, negotiate with suppliers, manage cost reduction goals and KPIs, and partner with Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of sourcing and supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership abilities to influence cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive category performance by developing and executing global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Define and manage supplier strategy and performance, including annual PPV/cost reduction goals and supplier KPIs.
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, and contract execution activities.
• Utilize cost modeling, supplier leverage, and market analysis to achieve best total cost outcomes.
• Partner with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and quality performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, and Procurement teams.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within the Supply Chain.
• Present sourcing strategies and supplier performance updates to senior leadership.
• Lead medium-sized projects or contribute to larger strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Work closely with the team based in Sacramento and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple Vantage business units.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Supply chain

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Excel

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain and Commodity ManagerFull TimeSacramento, CAIf you are a forward-thinking professional interested in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain optimization, we invite you to explore this opportunity! We are seeking a results-driven Commodity Manager to join our Supply Chain team at Vantage Elevation.You’ll play a hands-on role in delivering quality, safety, and reliability across our operations.About UsVantage Elevation, LLC is an independent, industry-leading manufacturer of elevator components and systems with a long history of innovation and reliability.Founded in 1899, Vantage employs over 1,000 people across manufacturing sites and offices in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through its family of brands, GAL Manufacturing, GAL Canada, Hollister-Whitney, Elevator Controls, Courion, Bore-Max, Thames Valley Controls, and Vertical Dimensions, Vantage supports nearly every electro-mechanical device used in modern elevators.Vantage’s mission is to safely connect people and communities by providing reliable elevator solutions. We support our teams, work closely with our customers, and hold ourselves accountable for quality, safety, and integrity in everything we do.RequirementsWe are searching for a candidate with:Bachelor’s degree requiredAt least 3 years of sourcing and supply chain experience in manufacturingStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teamsProven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsKnowledge of commodity market conditions including pricing, technology, and supply/demand trendsDuties and ResponsibilitiesA typical day may include:Driving overall category performance by developing and executing global sourcing strategies for assigned commoditiesDefining and managing supplier strategy and performance, including annual PPV/cost reduction goals and supplier KPIsLeading supplier negotiations, RFQs, and contract execution activitiesUtilizing cost modeling, supplier leverage, and market analysis to achieve best total cost outcomesPartnering with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and quality performance metricsCollaborating cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, and Procurement teamsSupporting continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within the Supply Chain organizationPresenting sourcing strategies and supplier performance updates to senior leadershipLeading medium-sized projects or contributing to larger strategic supply chain initiativesWorking closely with the team based in Sacramento and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple Vantage business unitsBenefits of Working With UsSalary for Applicants: $110,000-$135,000 per year - actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation.Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)401(k) with Company Match and Non-Elective ContributionsCommuter Benefits (NYC)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Reimbursement opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Plum Benefits and additional employee discount programsHybrid work environment supporting flexibility and collaborationOpportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and cross-functional exposureModern office and manufacturing environments focused on safety, quality, and operational excellencePosition DetailsFull TimeDay Shift, generally Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMBased in Sacramento, CA. Travel of up to 20% as necessaryVantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.