Global Commodity Strategist: Sourcing & Supplier Leadership

Roush; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

ROUSH in Livonia, MI is seeking a Commodity Manager I to lead cost reduction initiatives and global sourcing strategies for key commodities. The role requires strategic thinking, negotiation expertise, and strong collaboration across stakeholders to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and launch timelines.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 6 months in cost modeling, and solid knowledge of supplier assessments and contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related or technical area.
• 6 months experience with cost modeling/cost drivers/cost structures.
• US Citizenship.
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing suppliers.
• Demonstrated competence in developing & implementing commodity strategies.
• Understanding of industry quality standards.
• Coordination, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead current production cost reduction & new program sourcing globally for the commodities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and plans to optimize total supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and launch).
• Lead the negotiation and management of global strategic supplier contracts & approve changes.
• Communicate commodity agreements and strategies to the business globally; report progress to senior managers.
• Facilitate supplier assessment and performance reviews; monitor strategy effectiveness.
• Monitor supply markets and trends; aggregate forecasts and global specifications.
• Approve all sourcing decisions globally; drive cost model development.
• Process purchase orders and ensure supplier delivery dates.

Skills

Cost modeling

Negotiation skills

Supplier assessment

Communication skills

Cost drivers

Industry quality standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ROUSH in Livonia, MI is seeking a Commodity Manager I to lead cost reduction initiatives and global sourcing strategies for key commodities. The role requires strategic thinking, negotiation expertise, and strong collaboration across stakeholders to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and launch timelines.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 6 months in cost modeling, and solid knowledge of supplier assessments and contract management.