Global Strategic Commodity Lead

ADB Safegate; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Career development & upskilling

Flexible working culture

International collaboration

Job summary

ADB SAFEGATE’s Strategic Commodity Manager will develop innovative procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and global supply chain needs. You will manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and drive cost savings while mitigating risks across regions.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will support product development and resourcing strategies globally, reporting on performance and strategic initiatives to management.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, engineering, or a comparable field.
• +10 years of professional experience in strategic procurement, ideally in global category management.
• Proven track record in developing procurement strategies and achieving cost savings.
• Experience in supplier management and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Independent, structured, and results-oriented approach.
• High initiative and personal responsibility.
• Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Travel 25-40% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned products/commodities; ensure performance in quality, delivery and cost.
• Managing supplier relationships and building long-term partnerships with global or regional suppliers.
• Lead RFQ, quote analysis, negotiation, supplier selection, samples, and production steps.
• Measure supply chain risk and implement mitigating actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Quality to align procurement with internal needs.
• Identify trends and cost-saving opportunities; propose cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare regular performance reports and present strategic initiatives to management.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Strategic thinking

Initiative & ownership

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in business or engineering

Job description

ADB SAFEGATE’s Strategic Commodity Manager will develop innovative procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and global supply chain needs. You will manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and drive cost savings while mitigating risks across regions.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will support product development and resourcing strategies globally, reporting on performance and strategic initiatives to management.