Commodity Manager (6755)

SubCom; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

SubCom is seeking a Commodity Manager located in Newington, NH. This new role involves working across the end-to-end supply chain, enhancing efficiency, and driving cost reduction. The Commodity Manager will engage in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and risk mitigation, ultimately delivering competitive advantages for SubCom.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree and possess 5-7 years of relevant procurement experience. SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of procurement or sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to analyze market trends, spend data, and supplier performance.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research at the industry, market, company, and commodity levels.
• Develop global strategies for assigned commodities to ensure continuity.
• Evaluate, select, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Lead contract negotiations regarding pricing and delivery terms.
• Identify potential supply chain disruptions and implement contingency plans.
• Partner with teams for product development and cost savings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Economics

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Location: SubCom LLC Newington Piscataqua Dr - Newington, NH 03801

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Travel Percentage: International Travel - Shoreside

Job Shift: 5x2-8a-430p

Position Overview

The Commodity Manager is a new SubCom position that will work across the end-to-end supply and value chain to deliver precision, velocity, and quality results. From the import of foreign sourced raw materials and components, through our new Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), to ship loading and installation around the world, the Commodity Manager will have the opportunity to create business value through industry and market dynamics, key players per industry segment, and their customer and supply base. The role will form value‑added partnerships internally and externally, mitigate risk, and pursue continuous improvement and flawless execution. The Commodity Manager will use industry, market, and procurement experience to positively impact Price Per Unit (PPU) and Purchase Price Variance (PPV), creating competitive advantage for SubCom. The Commodity Manager reports to the Senior Commodity Manager.

The Commodity Manager will work across various business functions – R&D, Operations, Materials Management, Logistics – to increase efficiency and reduce cost. They will collect and interpret data from ERP and other systems (e.g., Oracle, ShipNet) to create spend and performance reports, identify buying patterns and repeat purchases, and identify process improvements, collaborating with logistics and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Research and Intelligence Gathering – conduct research at the industry, market, company, and commodity levels, understanding ecosystems, networks, and market indicators.
• Strategic Sourcing – develop global strategies for assigned commodities to ensure continuity and reduce costs.
• Supplier Management – evaluate, select, and maintain relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiation & Contracting – lead contract negotiations regarding pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Risk Mitigation – identify potential supply chain disruptions and implement contingency plans.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams for new product development and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or economics.
• Experience: 5-7 years of procurement or sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical Skills: strong ability to analyze market trends, spend data, and supplier performance.
• Technical Knowledge: ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Software: proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Other Attributes: curious mindset, attention to detail, analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, solution‑oriented approach, tenacity, storytelling, and strong communication and collaboration.
• Travel: Approximately 15-30% domestic and international travel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. SubCom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.