Commodity Manager

Unified Talent Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Talent Group is seeking a Commodity Manager in Tulsa, OK to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier performance, and drive cost reductions across manufacturing operations. This is an onsite role with broad cross-functional impact and ownership of supplier relationships.

You will develop commodity strategies, conduct market analyses, and negotiate complex supplier contracts, while guiding internal teams on cost, quality, delivery, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain or commodity management experience.
• Experience developing and implementing commodity or strategic-sourcing plans.
• Strong knowledge of cost analysis, contract negotiation, supplier evaluation and procurement practices.
• Experience negotiating complex or long-term supplier agreements.
• Ability to analyze sourcing data and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for raw materials, equipment, tools, components, supplies, and services.
• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across units and teams.
• Conduct market research, spend analyses, and cost studies to identify savings opportunities.
• Analyze procurement data and prepare reports on cost savings and supplier performance.
• Negotiate long-term supplier agreements with internal partners.
• Source and procure high-value materials requiring technical knowledge.
• Coordinate sourcing projects across procurement, engineering, quality and operations.
• Develop make-or-buy recommendations based on cost and capacity.
• Evaluate inventory-management solutions including Kanban and vendor-managed inventory.
• Lead supplier-development activities and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives in procurement and supply chain.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Project management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain knowledge

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business / supply chain / operations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

If you enjoy turning supplier relationships, market insight, and complex negotiations into measurable business results, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact across an established manufacturing operation. As Commodity Manager, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier performance, reduce costs, and help build a more efficient and resilient supply chain. This is a fully onsite role in Tulsa OK.

This role is ideal for an experienced supply-chain professional who wants ownership of high-impact sourcing strategies, direct involvement in cross-functional business decisions, and the opportunity to influence cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and long-term supplier performance.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for raw materials, equipment, tools, components, supplies, and services.
• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across multiple business units and functional teams.
• Conduct market research, spend analyses, and cost studies to identify sourcing and savings opportunities.
• Analyze procurement data and prepare reports detailing cost savings, supplier performance, negotiation outcomes, and project results.
• Negotiate complex, long-term supplier agreements in partnership with internal legal and business teams.
• Source and purchase high-value materials, components, equipment, and services requiring technical knowledge.
• Review purchasing requirements and communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, quality, capabilities, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate sourcing projects involving procurement, engineering, quality, operations, and other business functions.
• Develop make-or-buy recommendations based on cost, internal capabilities, capacity, risk, and strategic business needs.
• Evaluate and implement inventory-management solutions, including Kanban, consignment inventory, and vendor-managed inventory.
• Review supplier proposals and negotiate contracts within established budgets and levels of authority.
• Maintain accurate procurement records involving purchases, costs, deliveries, inventory, quality, and supplier performance.
• Lead supplier-development activities and establish corrective‑action plans for recurring performance issues.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve supplier, material, and performance concerns.
• Monitor sourcing activities to support supply continuity and reduce operational risk.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives across procurement and supply‑chain operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations, or a related discipline.
• At least five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or commodity management.
• Experience developing and implementing commodity or strategic‑sourcing plans.
• Strong knowledge of cost analysis, contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and procurement practices.
• Experience negotiating complex or long‑term supplier agreements.
• Ability to analyze sourcing data and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, project‑management, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting procurement within a technical or complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing high‑value or technically complex materials, equipment, or components.
• Experience leading supplier‑development and supplier corrective‑action initiatives.
• Knowledge of Kanban, consignment inventory, vendor‑managed inventory, and other inventory‑optimization methods.