Commodity Manager-MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Operations)

Altec; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Altec is seeking a Commodity Manager to support sourcing activities for MRO, tooling, and facility-support materials, ensuring continuity of supply for manufacturing operations.

The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Materials, and Quality teams to drive cost reductions and supplier performance. A bachelor's degree and six years' related experience are expected, with MBA or APICS certification as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six years of applicable experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, materials management, operations, or related field.
• Strong supplier-management and negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO categories, industrial supplies, tooling, safety products, and facility-support materials.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Facilities, Safety, and Supply Chain leaders to understand operational requirements.
• Create, negotiate, implement, and manage supplier agreements and service contracts.
• Identify cost savings, demand-management, standardization, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Research and evaluate suppliers, market conditions, pricing trends, availability, and supply chain risks.
• Improve supplier performance, service levels, and continuity of supply.
• Support inventory optimization, storeroom efficiency, and supplier-managed inventory programs.
• Develop and maintain a supplier network that supports quality, delivery, service, and total-cost objectives.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related quality, delivery, and service concerns.
• Coach and support purchasing, maintenance, and materials team members on category trends, supplier capabilities, and cost-management opportunities.

Skills

Supplier-management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Join Altec?

COMMODITY MANAGER – MRO (MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & OPERATIONS)

Supply Chain | St. Joseph, Missouri

About Altec

Altec is a leading provider of products and services for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. For nearly a century, Altec has been committed to helping customers safely and reliably build and maintain critical infrastructure.

Job Description

Why Join Altec?

COMMODITY MANAGER – MRO (MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & OPERATIONS)

Supply Chain | St. Joseph, Missouri

About Altec

Altec is a leading provider of products and services for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. For nearly a century, Altec has been committed to helping customers safely and reliably build and maintain critical infrastructure.

At Altec, our values guide everything we do:

• Customer First
• Enjoyment of Work
• Family
• Financial Stability
• Integrity
• People Are Our Greatest Strength
• Quality
• Spiritual Development
• Teamwork

We offer a collaborative environment where associates are empowered to innovate, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to our customers and communities.

About The Opportunity

Altec is seeking a Commodity Manager to support sourcing activities related to maintenance, repair, and operations supplies; tooling; facility-support materials; safety products; and indirect manufacturing spend.

This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating agreements, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and ensuring continuity of supply for MRO commodities supporting manufacturing operations.

While MRO is the primary focus of this position, the Commodity Manager may also support other commodity categories. Category assignments and areas of responsibility may be adjusted over time based on business needs, organizational structure, workload, and staffing.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Materials, and Quality teams across the organization to support both current production and future business growth.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO categories, industrial supplies, tooling, safety products, and facility-support materials.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Facilities, Safety, and Supply Chain leaders to understand operational requirements.
• Create, negotiate, implement, and manage supplier agreements and service contracts.
• Identify cost savings, demand-management, standardization, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Research and evaluate suppliers, market conditions, pricing trends, availability, and supply chain risks.
• Improve supplier performance, service levels, and continuity of supply.
• Support inventory optimization, storeroom efficiency, and supplier-managed inventory programs.
• Develop and maintain a supplier network that supports quality, delivery, service, and total-cost objectives.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related quality, delivery, and service concerns.
• Coach and support purchasing, maintenance, and materials team members on category trends, supplier capabilities, and cost-management opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six years of applicable experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, materials management, operations, or a related field.
• Strong supplier-management and negotiation experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies and evaluate supplier performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level within the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Preferred Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring technical expertise and operational knowledge to the role, including:

• Experience sourcing plant-maintenance supplies, tooling, industrial supplies, safety products, facility-support materials, or related indirect categories.
• Knowledge of inventory-management practices, storeroom operations, and supplier-managed inventory programs.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, or operations teams.
• Experience in materials management, production management, or an engineered-products manufacturing environment.
• Experience evaluating supplier capabilities, service levels, and operational performance.
• MBA, APICS certification, or equivalent professional certification.

What Success Looks Like

• A strong record of developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
• Proven success achieving cost reduction and continuous improvement objectives.
• The ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic decisions.
• Strong analytical skills combined with sound business judgment.
• A proactive approach to supplier development, risk mitigation, and total cost management.
• A commitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

WHY ALTEC

At Altec, you'll have the opportunity to influence critical business decisions, partner with industry-leading suppliers, and help drive operational excellence across a world-class manufacturing organization. You'll join a collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Join us and help build the supply chain that powers the products our customers depend on every day.

Additional Commodity Management Opportunities

• Steel
• Composites
• Electrical Components
• MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)
• Market Pricing & Commodity Intelligence

Candidates whose experience aligns with more than one discipline are encouraged to review and apply for other Commodity Manager opportunities that match their background and interests.

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.