Commodity Manager, Indirect Categories

States Manufacturing LLC; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power in Minnesota seeks a Commodities Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned commodity categories, manage supplier relationships, and mitigate cost and supply risk while ensuring quality and compliance. You will analyze markets, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to align procurement plans.

Responsibilities include leading supplier selection, monitoring performance with scorecards, and driving cost reduction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years in commodity management, sourcing, or procurement.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Oracle) and spend analytics.
• Understanding of market analysis, cost modeling, and TCO.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with production, engineering and business goals.
• Monitor and present commodity market analysis, pricing trends, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and contract negotiations including pricing and SLAs.
• Manage supplier performance via scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness.
• Diversify supplier base to reduce single-source and geopolitical risk.
• Forecast demand with engineering, operations, and finance to align procurement plans.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering while maintaining quality and continuity.
• Manage hedging or forward-buying strategies for volatile commodities where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with policies and trade regulations; support NPI by early sourcing.
• Resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and contract disputes promptly.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract Management

Supplier Relationship

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Master's degree or MBA

ISM CPSM/CSCP certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Spend Analytics Tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Commodities Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned

commodity categories, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating cost and supply risk across the

organization. This role combines market analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure

reliable, cost-effective, and quality-compliant supply of materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned commodities, aligning with production, engineering, and business goals
• Monitor, prepare and present commodity markets analysis, pricing trends, and supply/demand dynamics to anticipate risk and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and contract negotiations, including pricing, terms, and service-level agreements
• Manage ongoing supplier performance through scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness
• Build and maintain a diversified, resilient supplier base to reduce single-source and geopolitical risk
• Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to forecast demand and align procurement plans
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives without compromising quality or supply continuity
• Manage hedging or forward-buying strategies where applicable for volatile commodities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant trade regulations
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by sourcing materials early in the design cycle
• Resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and contract disputes in a timely manner

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or procurement
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Strong Data Center Industry Experience
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and spend analytics tools
• Solid understanding of market analysis, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Master's degree or MBA
• Professional certification (ISM, CPSM, CSCP, or similar)
• Experience in indirect Categories, electronics, metals, energy commodities
• Familiarity with international trade, tariffs, and import/export regulations

Working Conditions

The typical work environment is a standard office setting. The employee is frequently required to perform work in a manufacturing environment. Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time at computer.

Up to 50% travel for site based role, 75% for remote team members.

Performance Metrics Categories

• Spend Under Management
• OTD/OTIF
• Savings and Productivity
• Quality
• Safety
• Replenishment and Lead-Time
• Supplier Rationalization
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Requirements:

Core Competencies & Behaviors

Highlight key values expected of all Forgent Power team members: safety, quality, continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and customer focus.

• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Strategic thinking with attention to execution detail
• Risk management and problem-solving under pressure
• Strong relationship management with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Adaptable and Resilient in fast-changing market condition
• Ability to work autonomously with strong ownership, discipline and accountability
• Proactively driving outcomes with stakeholder groups to achieve deliverables

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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