Global Commodity Manager – Castings & Metals

Gentherm; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Modine in Racine, WI is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing for key commodities on a global basis. The role requires developing supplier strategies, negotiating costs, and coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to achieve best-in-class performance.

The successful candidate will drive cost reduction via VAVE, manage supplier relationships, and ensure contracts align with Modine terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering or equivalent with minimum 12+ years working experience in purchasing field in the related industry.
• Working knowledge of Heat Exchanger preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, global supplier exposure, Strong inter-personal skills and team player
• Flexible work timing to accommodate working with suppliers across region.
• Fluent with SAP and data analysis
• Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Good market understanding of the supply base from global perspective.
• Work closely with related functions (including but not limited to Supplier Quality, Supplier Development and Engineering) on identifying and selecting qualified suppliers based on Modine standards, best in Quality, service and price
• Create & update global commodity Strategy in-line with Business needs
• Strong knowledge on product costing and proven negotiation skills
• Continually driving cost reduction and VAVE activities to optimize cost
• Establish and maintain high standards of relationships with suppliers to build a strong partnership
• Ensure the successful implementation of contracts with suppliers in line with Modine T&C
• On-time launch support through close supplier/internal co-ordination.
• Active participation in developing suppliers jointly with SQA.

Skills

Data analysis

Negotiation

Global supplier exposure

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Engineering or equivalent

12+ years experience in purchasing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Modine in Racine, WI is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing for key commodities on a global basis. The role requires developing supplier strategies, negotiating costs, and coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to achieve best-in-class performance.

The successful candidate will drive cost reduction via VAVE, manage supplier relationships, and ensure contracts align with Modine terms and conditions.