Global Commodity Manager - Mega Projects

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 123,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation time

Educational reimbursement

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ladders is representing a client in the Manufacturing & Automotive field, seeking a Global Commodity Manager - Mega Projects. This remote role leads global sourcing for major programs, partnering with engineering and product development to drive design-to-cost initiatives and cost optimization.

You will focus on supplier strategy, analytics and digital tools to inform decisions, and proactively improve supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven productivity improvements and vendor negotiations.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management programs.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and spend analysis tools.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop global sourcing strategies for data center components and systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design-to-cost and product development initiatives
• Drive supplier performance through relationship management and commercial negotiations
• Achieve annual productivity targets through strategic sourcing and optimization
• Use analytics and digital tools to improve sourcing and decision-making
• Maintain high standards aligned with organizational values during all sourcing activities
• Travel as necessary for business requirements

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Vendor negotiations

Analytics & spend analysis

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analysis tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Global Commodity Manager - Mega Projects to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will lead global sourcing efforts for major projects, with a strong focus on supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization. You will partner closely with engineering, product development, and cross-functional stakeholders to support design-to-cost initiatives and improve sourcing outcomes. The position is centered on driving productivity, strengthening supplier performance, and using analytics and digital tools to inform better decisions.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $123,000 – $148,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop global sourcing strategies for data center components and systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design-to-cost and product development initiatives
• Drive supplier performance through relationship management and commercial negotiations
• Achieve annual productivity targets through strategic sourcing and optimization
• Use analytics and digital tools to improve sourcing and decision-making
• Maintain high standards aligned with organizational values during all sourcing activities
• Travel as necessary for business requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management
• Demonstrated effectiveness in cross-functional collaboration
• Proven track record in productivity improvements and vendor negotiations
• Strong understanding of supplier relationship management programs
• Proficiency with ERP systems and spend analysis tools
• Knowledge of compliance with applicable laws and safety practices

Benefits

• Competitive compensation reflecting individual qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance along with retirement plans
• Family-building benefits, including paid parental leave
• 10 paid holidays and vacation time
• Opportunities for professional development and educational reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.