Commodity Manager – Software

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kentucky is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive IT and software sourcing strategies, partnering with IT, Engineering, Plant Operations and Suppliers to align with business goals. You will lead global supplier programs and define ROI-driven AI procurement use cases.

Responsibilities include managing supplier performance, reporting KPIs to senior leadership, and delivering TCO reductions while fostering an inclusive culture that enables performance, development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in commodity management.
• Proven experience in conflict resolution, strategy development and project management.
• Advanced knowledge of commodities (electronics, branded products).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned commodities by communicating, monitoring, and managing business unit compliance.
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships (IT, Engineering, Plant Operations, Suppliers, Product Quality) and bring a Strategic Sourcing perspective to key processes.
• Drive AI adoption by developing use cases, defining potential ROI, and implementing skills or agents—either self-directed or with technical support.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives within the software supply base.
• Develop expertise in IT strategies, business unit products, and functional needs for commodities and services; partner with stakeholders to translate objectives into sourcing strategies.
• Manage global suppliers by monitoring performance across security, quality, delivery, and lead time.
• Measure and track sourcing KPIs across commodities and services, providing monthly reporting to senior management on key metrics.
• Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging culture that supports employee performance, development, and retention.
• Ensure adherence to sourcing policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Data analysis

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned commodities by communicating, monitoring, and managing business unit compliance.
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships (IT, Engineering, Plant Operations, Suppliers, Product Quality) and bring a Strategic Sourcing perspective to key processes.
• Drive AI adoption by developing use cases, defining potential ROI, and implementing skills or agents—either self-directed or with technical support.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives within the software supply base.
• Develop expertise in IT strategies, business unit products, and functional needs for commodities and services; partner with stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
• Manage global suppliers by monitoring performance across security, quality, delivery, and lead time.
• Measure and track sourcing KPIs across commodities and services, providing monthly reporting to senior management on key metrics.
• Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging culture that supports employee performance, development, and retention.
• Ensure adherence to sourcing policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• 5+ years of Commodity Management experience.
• Proven experience in conflict resolution, strategy development and project management.
• Advanced knowledge of commodities (e.g. electronics, factored product/brand label).
• Experience managing projects/assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems is essential, such as SAP.
• Knowledge in data architecture and management applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Advanced formal degree.