Global Commodity Manager, Metal Fabrication & Strategy

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

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