Global Commodity Strategist — Castings & Forgings

Bluewater Hayes Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluewater Hayes Inc. is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to lead global sourcing and supplier management, driving cost reductions and simplifying supply chains across assigned commodities.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to optimize supplier performance and total cost of ownership. The role requires extensive global sourcing experience, success negotiating contracts, and the ability to travel internationally, including to Asia and India, to manage the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity management.
• 5+ years managing global suppliers.
• Experience in global sourcing of castings, forgings, and processed products.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar).
• Certifications CPSM, CPM, CSCP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned to business goals.
• Manage an annual spend portfolio of $30M+ within assigned categories.
• Build sourcing roadmaps, should-cost models, and TCO analyses.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate global contracts and pricing.
• Deliver annual cost reduction and productivity targets.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews.
• Monitor supply risk and develop mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance on NPD and sourcing initiatives.
• Lead VA/VE and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Global sourcing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Cost reduction focus

Project management

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

Bluewater Hayes Inc. is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to lead global sourcing and supplier management, driving cost reductions and simplifying supply chains across assigned commodities.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to optimize supplier performance and total cost of ownership. The role requires extensive global sourcing experience, success negotiating contracts, and the ability to travel internationally, including to Asia and India, to manage the