Global Commodity Strategist: Cost, Risk & Supply

Socket.dev; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant Corporation is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to own and execute global commodity strategies across spend categories. The role drives cost productivity, supplier performance, and supply continuity through market intelligence, analytics, and strategic procurement.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, negotiate long‑term contracts, and manage supplier performance while mitigating risk to deliver measurable business value. A strategic, execution‑oriented leader is required.

Qualifications

• Requires strategic sourcing and global commodity management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to drive sourcing initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to build business cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies across spend categories.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and long-term contracts.
• Analyze spend, market conditions, and supplier economics to identify opportunities.
• Own productivity initiatives (PPV, should-cost opportunities, make/buy).
• Manage supplier performance via scorecards and quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to drive value.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA

ISM CPSM certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

JDE ERP

SAP ERP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Ralliant Corporation is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to own and execute global commodity strategies across spend categories. The role drives cost productivity, supplier performance, and supply continuity through market intelligence, analytics, and strategic procurement.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, negotiate long‑term contracts, and manage supplier performance while mitigating risk to deliver measurable business value. A strategic, execution‑oriented leader is required.