Commodity Manager

Jobtailor; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks an experienced supply chain professional to develop sourcing strategies for mechanical parts and assemblies, driving supplier performance improvements and cost savings. You will lead projects, support annual financial plans, and manage global supplier networks.

Responsibilities include mentoring Associate Commodity Managers, negotiating contracts, and coordinating strategic supply chain initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years in global manufacturing supply chain.
• Basic understanding of mechanical parts and procurement.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements across global networks.
• Achieve cost savings and optimize working capital through negotiations and sourcing tools.
• Lead projects within assigned commodities and support financial planning cycles.
• Manage diverse supplier groups, improve KPIs, and negotiate contracts.
• Assist with strategic operations and supply chain initiatives.
• Support and mentor Associate Commodity Managers.

Skills

Supply chain management

Commodity management

Negotiation skills

Supplier performance monitoring

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

ESourcing

Job description

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with organizational strategy for mechanical parts and assemblies
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements across global supply chain networks
• Achieve cost savings and trade working capital improvements through negotiations, eSourcing, supplier selection, and short- and long-term strategies
• Lead projects within assigned commodities
• Support annual financial planning cycles
• Manage diverse supplier groups, improve KPIs, and negotiate contracts
• Assist with strategic operations and supply chain projects and initiatives
• Support and mentor Associate Commodity Managers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Five (5) or more years of supply chain experience in a global manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of mechanical parts
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided
• Travel up to 15% domestic and international
• Commodity management experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for mechanical parts and assemblies, with a strong focus on supplier performance management and cost savings through effective negotiations. Proficient in managing supplier relationships and supporting supply chain projects in a global manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Commodity Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Supplier Performance Monitoring
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Sourcing Strategies
• Cost Savings
• Supplier Selection
• KPI Improvement
• Financial Planning
• Mechanical Parts Understanding
• Project Management
• ESourcing

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Global Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Experience
• Diverse Supplier Groups

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel