Commodity Manager – Direct Materials

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont is seeking an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Specialist to develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure supply continuity across North American manufacturing. You will lead RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate terms, and drive cost reductions.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Product Management; travel up to 40% domestically and internationally; require 5+ years in strategic sourcing, and APICS/CPSM/CSCP or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience sourcing direct materials in industrial manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and spend analysis tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.
• APICS CPSM CPM CSCP or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ, RFP, and sourcing activities.
• Lead commercial negotiations: pricing, contracts, terms, INCOTERMS, capacity, service agreements.
• Drive productivity and cost savings using ERP, spend analytics and BI tools.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and monitor financial and operational health.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Product Management.
• Report on cost savings, supplier performance, and project status.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Cost Reduction

ERP Systems

Spend Analysis

Project Management

Market Analysis

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS CPSM CPM CSCP MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

BI Tools

Spend Analytics Tools

Job description

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies for assigned commodities
• Deliver measurable value through sourcing excellence, supplier development, risk management, and cost leadership
• Ensure continuity of supply across a global manufacturing footprint, with primary focus on North American operations
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Product Management
• Identify and drive productivity within assigned categories and build a project funnel across Valmont facilities
• Support VA/VE and e-Sourcing initiatives
• Review the supply base and evaluate and mitigate supplier risk using a Grow, Maintain, and Exit perspective
• Improve supplier payment terms to drive improved cash flow
• Analyze market conditions, industry trends, cost drivers, capacity constraints, and supply risks
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ, RFP, and sourcing activities
• Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, contracts, payment terms, INCOTERMS, capacity commitments, and service agreements
• Drive annual productivity and cost savings initiatives using ERP, spend analytics, and business intelligence tools
• Build strategic supplier relationships and monitor financial health and operational performance
• Conduct supplier business reviews and performance evaluations
• Identify cost reduction, quality improvement, and lead‑time reduction opportunities
• Identify and mitigate supply disruption, geopolitical, tariff, transportation, and capacity risks
• Perform detailed supply market analysis of commodities, industries, and suppliers
• Track and report cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcing project status
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles
• Lead supply optimization, consolidation, dual sourcing, rationalization, and risk mitigation efforts
• Drive supplier rationalization and footprint optimization
• Support global sourcing initiatives responsive to U.S.-based manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product development and supplier qualification
• Perform special projects and other assigned duties
• Report to the Vice President, Global Sourcing & Logistics; no direct or indirect reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business (Economics or Finance), Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain roles within manufacturing
• Self-starter, ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience sourcing direct materials in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills
• Demonstrated experience managing cost reduction and value improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiating capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, ERP systems, and spend analysis tools
• Experience sourcing direct materials tied to material indexes
• Proven track record of supplier development, management, and sustained productivity
• Strong financial acumen
• Project management skills, including developing plans, action steps, and timetables; meeting deadlines; and coordinating cross-functional work
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external work relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%, including overnight stays
• Preferred: experience with metals, castings, forgings, machined components, fabricated assemblies, or industrial commodities
• Preferred: experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities
• Preferred: knowledge of global sourcing, international trade, and tariff management
• Preferred: APICS, CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or similar professional certification
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives within manufacturing environments. Proficient in analyzing market conditions and driving supplier development while ensuring continuity of supply across global operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Negotiation Skills
• ERP Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Commodity Management
• Procurement
• Cost Reduction
• Supplier Development
• Market Analysis
• Project Management
• Spend Analysis
• Contract Management
• Financial Acumen

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Self-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

• APICS
• CPSM
• CPM
• CSCP
• MBA

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Global Sourcing
• Supplier Risk Management
• Industrial Commodities
• Tariff Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel
• ERP Systems
• Business Intelligence Tools
• Spend Analytics