Commodity Specialist

Prysmian Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a motivated Commodity Specialist to join our North America Procurement team. Based in Highland Heights, KY or Claremont, NC, you will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings across key commodity categories.

You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to make data-driven decisions that support business growth, operational excellence, and procurement objectives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies that ensure supply security and competitive market positioning.
• 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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commodity Specialist

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Location: Highland Heights, KY or Claremont, NC

Shape Supply Chain Success Across North America

Prysmian is seeking a motivated and analytical Commodity Specialist to join our North America Procurement team. Reporting to the Commodity Manager, North America , this role is instrumental in driving sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, delivering cost savings, and ensuring supply continuity across key commodity categories.

As a Commodity Specialist, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to make data-driven decisions that support business growth, operational excellence, and procurement objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys market analysis, supplier negotiations, continuous improvement, and strategic sourcing within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Supplier Relationship Management

• 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.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Support

• 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.

Systems, Analytics & Reporting

• 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.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commodity management, supplier development, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Demonstrated success identifying process improvements and implementing practical business solutions.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM , or similar credentials a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Supplier relationship management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Organizational excellence and attention to detail
• Collaboration and cross-functional partnership
• Sense of urgency and results orientation

Why Join Prysmian?

At Prysmian, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, work closely with global and regional teams, and contribute to initiatives that directly impact business per