Commodity Manager – Packaging Components

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Commodity Manager for the US packaging portfolio. You will lead end-to-end sourcing, develop global strategies and drive supplier relationships across domestic sites, with a focus on cost competitiveness, innovation, and risk management.

You will work with Engineering, Operations, Finance and suppliers to deliver savings, value, and compliant, scalable procurement processes in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing supply bases and high-growth product categories.
• Strong negotiating skills with proven success negotiating, implementing and managing supply contracts, and delivering savings.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end management of the US packaging component portfolio and develop global sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier relationships, scorecards, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead RFPs & RFQs, and contract negotiations (MSA) to secure favorable terms while managing risk.
• Drive innovation and ensure suppliers meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Own financial reporting and analysis for the US packaging category, including cost savings and cash flow.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence stakeholders

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Innovate without boundaries! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide support to your business unit. Behind our doors, you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team Reporting to the Sr. Commodity Manager, this role supports the development and execution of sourcing strategies for the US packaging component portfolio. The Commodity Manager - US Packaging will lead strategy, supplier relationships, and execution across all Milwaukee Tool business units, providing leadership for the domestic supply base while collaborating with the broader international supply network. Key priorities include cost competitiveness, innovation, resiliency, and compliance. Success in this role requires a highly motivated, analytical, and collaborative self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and can influence Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supplier Partners to drive growth, reduce risk, and deliver results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Category & Sourcing Leadership Own end-to-end management of the US packaging component portfolio. Develop and execute global sourcing strategies, including tariff mitigation, dual sourcing, and capacity expansion to keep pace with double-digit growth. Partner with US site leadership (Engineering, Plant Management, Project Leaders) to align sourcing with operational needs.

Supplier & Vendor Management Oversee relationships across domestic supply base, driving accountability for quality, delivery, and innovation. Seek out opportunities to collaborate with our international counterparts within the packaging space. Manage supplier scorecards, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent performance. Lead RFPs & RFQs, contract negotiations (MSA), and execution to secure optimal terms while maintaining compliance and risk management.

Innovation Lead new product development in the packaging space from a procurement perspective. Partner with Engineering and Product Management to ensure suppliers meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Financial & Operational Ownership Own financial reporting and analysis for the US packaging category, including VFS, PPV, ideation savings, and cash flow. Identify cost savings opportunities through process improvements, supplier negotiations, and design-to-value efforts. Serve as owner of Operations reviews, ensuring transparency, accountability, and cross-functional alignment. Conduct research on market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to enhance negotiations for assigned categories and contract.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related technical field. Specific coursework in purchasing, materials management, engineering or quality assurance is desirable. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing supply bases and high-growth product categories.
• Must exhibit strong negotiating skills and demonstrate proven success negotiating, implementing and managing supply contracts, along with delivering savings and mitigating risk.
• Results-driven, deadline-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop strong cross-functional partnerships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• International sourcing/supply chain development is a plus.
• Seeking an aggressive, determined individual with excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills are required.
• Willingness to travel domestically (up to 25%).

We Provide These Great Perks and Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401(k) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more - check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.