Hybrid: Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Commodities

Kennametal, Inc.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Pittsburgh/Latrobe, PA, is seeking a Commodities Specialist to implement strategic sourcing strategies in North America for assigned spend categories and optimize procurement processes.

The role emphasizes governance, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and driving value through data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate will have education in supply chain or engineering (MBA preferred), 1+ year in strategic sourcing with 3+ years manufacturing experience, and strong

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or engineering, MBA preferred.
1+ year in strategic sourcing with 3+ years manufacturing experience.
Strong integrity, safety mindset, and ethics.
Proven ability to lead sourcing capabilities and communicate effectively.
Familiar with cost drivers, ERP data, and financial concepts.

Responsibilities

Supports development and governance of sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
Leads supplier selection, performance optimization, and contract negotiations.
Communicates governance of corporate-wide sourcing strategy.
Analyzes cost structures and supplier metrics to drive value.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand requirements for sourcing decisions.