Global Commodity Manager – Metal Fabrication

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to strategically manage commodities and supplier relationships worldwide, driving cost reductions while ensuring quality and compliance. You will lead cross-functional teams to define and execute sourcing strategies that reduce total material cost and optimize the supply base.

This role requires 6+ years in strategic sourcing or supplier management, a Bachelor's degree, strong negotiation skills, SAP/ERP proficiency, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier quality or operational management.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
• Demonstrated skills in cost reduction and bidding techniques.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques and strategic supplier concepts.
• Ability to assess market dynamics and supply risks.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage assigned commodities and products worldwide.
• Own commodity strategy, supplier relationships, and supplier performance.
• Manage execution of sourcing strategies to reduce total material cost and improve margins.
• Champion supplier development and quarterly business reviews.
• Define and communicate commodity strategy.
• Ensure procurement complies with regulations and standard practices.
• Evaluate suppliers to improve service levels and total cost.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements and focus on high inventory turns.
• Optimize the supply chain from suppliers through customers by reducing lead time.
• Lead cross-functional teams on quality, price, inventories, and material availability.
• Report supplier and commodity market analysis and monitor trends.
• Participate in supplier quality audits and maintain supplier scorecards.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Cost Reduction Techniques

Negotiation Skills

ERP Knowledge

Market Analysis

Six Sigma Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

• Strategically manage assigned commodities and products worldwide
• Work with cross-functional teams and own commodity strategy, supplier relationships, and supplier performance
• Manage execution of sourcing strategies to reduce total material acquisition cost, improve revenue and gross margin, align the supply base, enhance product quality, and reduce risk
• Champion supplier development and quarterly business reviews
• Define and communicate commodity strategy
• Ensure procurement complies with applicable regulations, laws, and standard practices
• Evaluate current and new suppliers to improve service levels, total cost, and efficiency
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements and focus on high inventory turns
• Optimize the supply chain from suppliers through customers by reducing lead time
• Participate in or lead cross-functional teams addressing quality, price, inventories, and material availability
• Report supplier and commodity market analysis and monitor trends
• Participate in supplier quality audits
• Own and update supplier scorecards
• Track, report, and reconcile material price variation to financial teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 6 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, supplier quality or operational management
• Ability to travel both domestic and internationally, up to 30% of the time
• Demonstrated skills in cost reduction and bidding techniques
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques, including strategic supplier concepts
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality tool box, and problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to assess critical market dynamics, industry assessments, and competitive landscape for engines
• Ability to identify market and supply risks/liabilities and develop contingency plans
• Ability to track, report, and reconcile EPPV and APPV to financial teams
• Highly self-motivated and able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• ERP knowledge
• Strong knowledge of different metal fabrication processes
• Previous experience with commodity management
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts and methodologies
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost reduction strategies while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Proven ability to negotiate supplier agreements and optimize supply chain efficiency through effective cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Cost Reduction Techniques
• Negotiation Skills
• ERP Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Strategic Supplier Concepts
• Purchasing Techniques
• Supplier Quality Audits
• Market Analysis
• Commodity Management
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Metal Fabrication Processes
• Bidding Techniques
• Problem-Solving Methodologies
• Material Price Reconciliation

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Self-Motivation
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Adaptability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Supplier Relationships
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Total Material Acquisition Cost
• Supplier Development
• Inventory Management

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• ERP Systems