Global Commodity Manager

JMJ PHILLIP; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to lead sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across a global supply chain. The role focuses on risk mitigation, continuity, and strategic procurement programs aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. Collaboration with engineering, operations, and finance is essential in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership.
• Proven experience managing global supplier relationships and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong procurement process knowledge, market analysis, and cost-management principles.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or technical environments.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and collaborate across global teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement tools, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and supplier consolidation.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead supplier performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve capabilities and long-term performance.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to maximize value and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Ensure competitive sourcing strategies while maintaining quality and service expectations.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply availability, geopolitical factors, and market volatility.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor supplier financial health and operational performance.
• Partner with engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to support business initiatives.
• Participate in new product development and supplier selection processes.
• Support continuous improvement efforts throughout the supply chain.
• Track and report key procurement metrics, savings initiatives, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Utilize data-driven insights to guide sourcing decisions and strategic planning.
• Present recommendations and updates to senior leadership.

Skills

7+ years in strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

CPSM

CSCP

CPM

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

PMP

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Commodity Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, and commodity strategies across a global supply chain network. This role is responsible for driving cost optimization, ensuring supply continuity, mitigating risk, and developing long-term procurement strategies that support business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, market intelligence expertise, and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions and regions.

Position Responsibilities

Commodity Strategy Development

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and supplier consolidation.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and partners.
• Lead supplier performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve capabilities and long-term performance.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

• Lead sourcing activities, including RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to maximize value and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Ensure competitive sourcing strategies while maintaining quality and service expectations.

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply availability, geopolitical factors, and market volatility.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor supplier financial health and operational performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to support business initiatives.
• Participate in new product development and supplier selection processes.
• Support continuous improvement efforts throughout the supply chain.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Track and report key procurement metrics, savings initiatives, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Utilize data-driven insights to guide sourcing decisions and strategic planning.
• Present recommendations and updates to senior leadership.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain leadership.
• Proven experience managing global supplier relationships and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, market analysis, and cost management principles.
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or technical environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and collaborate effectively across global teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

What the Role Offers

• Competitive base salary of $140,000 – $160,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company-sponsored options.
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Exposure to global markets, suppliers, and strategic business initiatives.
• Collaborative leadership environment with significant organizational impact.