Commodity Manager - Electrical and Wire Harnesses

REV Group; Brookfield (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commodity Manager specializing in Electrical and Wire Harnesses. This role focuses on managing supplier relationships, developing sourcing strategies, and implementing cost-saving measures across various business units. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, along with a passion for continuous improvement. With a remote work environment and the opportunity for travel, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced industry. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration while driving performance improvements in the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of purchasing experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Lead projects across multiple sites to implement cost savings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Advanced analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Ability to navigate within a matrix organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

5+ years purchasing experience

Category management experience

CPM, APICS, CPIM or CSCP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Commodity Manager - Electrical and Wire Harnesses

Date: Mar 31, 2025

Location: Brookfield, MN, US, 53005

Company: REV Group, Inc.

Requisition ID: 23947

REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through two segments: Specialty Vehicles and Recreation Vehicles. The Specialty Vehicles Segment provides customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances and fire apparatus) and commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and street sweepers). REV Group's Recreational Vehicles Segment manufactures a variety of RVs from Class B vans to Class A motorhomes.

The Commodities and Strategic Sourcing Manager will be focused on managing the spend and commercial activities with the key suppliers within the specified category. This position will take ownership of the spend category, collaborate with all business units, develop and communicate category strategies, and ensure the sourced supply chain can meet all value-added requirements. This position will deliver cost savings and value improvements in the supply chain in accordance with the approved sourcing strategies. Additionally, this position will proactively monitor and evaluate specific market conditions and develop strategic countermeasures as required. This position requires travel up to 35%, both domestic and international.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop sourcing strategies and gain approval to execute them from Commodities leader and REV senior leadership.
• Manage project implementation across multiple sites and stakeholders.
• Evaluate suppliers’ core competencies, performance ability, and areas for risk.
• Execute enterprise-wide and local sourcing events to implement cost savings.
• Negotiate, draft, and implement favorable supplier agreements/contracts.
• Evaluate market conditions and negotiate material prices based on category price fluctuations with data and market trends.
• Locate suppliers in high-growth regions that can augment domestic supply to improve performance.
• Lead Supplier Selection process for assigned categories.
• Take preemptive actions to mitigate or eliminate the effect of price increase requests through supply agreements, dual sourcing, competitive bidding, etc.
• Defend against price increases through creative and prescribed tactical means.
• Escalation point for chronic supplier issues, such as major quality and on-time delivery concerns.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• Implement supply chain financing solutions utilizing outside banking partners to drive working capital value.
• Find and facilitate VA/VE (value analysis and value engineering) solutions to support a standard productivity approach.
• Manage a standard QBR (quarterly business review) approach that improves supplier connectivity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Drive working capital improvements through negotiated extensions of payment terms and inventory consignment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present in front of leadership and various functions.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (i.e. Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience implementing projects across multiple locations and business units or divisions.
• Ability to navigate within a matrix organization.
• Solid awareness of operations and business processes.
• Passion for change and continuous improvement, must be self-motivated, have initiative, and have a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated high-performance levels and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid project management skills and the capability to lead change.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or equivalent education required.
• Typically requires 5+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Category management experience preferred.
• CPM, APICS, CPIM or CSCP National Certification preferred.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Remote (work from home)
• Travel up to 35%, both domestic and internationally.