Commodity Specialist

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement professional to build strong supplier partnerships, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reductions while ensuring reliable supply. The role collaborates across procurement, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to execute commodity strategies.

You will onboard new suppliers, lead negotiations, monitor market trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership. A CPSM/C.P.M./CPIM credential is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting commodity management, supplier development, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Certified CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, or similar credentials a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate strong supplier partnerships to support cost competitiveness, reliable supply, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders for aligned objectives.
• Collaborate across procurement, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to improve supplier performance.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies to ensure supply security and market position.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to expand options and reduce risk.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to meet objectives.
• Monitor market conditions, trends, pricing movements, and supply risks for insights.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement Strategies

Sourcing Initiatives

Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Build and cultivate strong supplier partnerships that support cost competitiveness, reliable supply, and risk mitigation.


• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on commercial, operational, and financial objectives.


• Collaborate across procurement, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to improve supplier performance and drive best practices.


• Support the development and execution of commodity strategies that ensure supply security and competitive market positioning.


• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to expand sourcing options and reduce supply chain risk.


• Lead and support sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to achieve business objectives.


• Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, pricing movements, and supply risks, providing actionable insights to key stakeholders.


• Partner with Operations, R&D, and suppliers to identify alternative materials, value engineering opportunities, and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service.


• Proactively communicate supply challenges, shortages, and mitigation strategies to support uninterrupted operations.


• Maintain procurement and ERP systems, including supplier records, vendor setup, pricing updates, and material master data.


• Support the resolution of supplier invoicing and accounts payable discrepancies.


• Prepare monthly procurement reports and analytics for local and corporate leadership.


• Communicate supplier pricing updates, service performance, and market developments to commercial and operational teams.


• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.


• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.


• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.


• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience supporting commodity management, supplier development, or strategic sourcing initiatives preferred.


• Demonstrated success identifying process improvements and implementing practical business solutions.


• Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, or similar credentials a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, procurement strategies, and sourcing initiatives, with a strong focus on cost competitiveness and risk mitigation. Proficient in data analysis and communication to drive supplier performance and process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supplier Relationship Management


• Procurement Strategies


• Sourcing Initiatives


• Data Analysis


• Negotiation Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement


• Sourcing


• Supply Chain Management


• Commodity Management


• Supplier Development


• Process Improvement


• Contract Negotiation


• Market Analysis


• Vendor Management


• Cost Reduction

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills


• Communication Skills


• Relationship Building


• Problem Solving


• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPSM


• C.P.M.


• CPIM

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment


• Continuous Improvement Process


• Supply Chain Risk


• Supplier Performance


• Commodity Trends

Tools & Technologies

• SAP


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Office