Panels and Keyboards Commodity Manager

Jobtailor; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior supply chain professional to develop strategies for the Panels & Keyboard commodity and manage the related supplier base.

You will collaborate with contracts, procurement, quality, and value stream teams to execute end-to-end supply chain initiatives, build strong supplier relationships, and lead negotiations from RFQ to contract signature.

Qualifications

• University Degree with 8+ years experience or Advanced Degree with 5+ years experience.
• Experience in Supply Chain.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Technical or manufacturing aptitude.
• Experience with negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Panels & Keyboard commodity and its supply base.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (contracts, procurement, quality, value stream, etc.) to execute supply chain strategies.
• Own and manage relationships with multiple strategic suppliers.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, competitiveness, capability, and reliability (TCO).
• Negotiate and execute long‑term agreements aligned with commodity strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Lead the sourcing process from RFQ through contract signature.
• Operate with limited oversight and drive decisions independently.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously using strong project management skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with leaders at all levels.
• Lead change management or work‑transfer initiatives to achieve cost savings or improved supplier alignment.
• Analyze data to inform strategy development, negotiation positions, and supplier decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Access database

SAP

Negotiations

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Panels & Keyboard commodity and its supply base
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (contracts, procurement, quality, value stream, etc.) to execute supply chain strategies
• Own and manage relationships with multiple strategic suppliers
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, competitiveness, capability, and reliability (TCO)
• Negotiate and execute long‑term agreements aligned with commodity strategy and stakeholder needs
• Lead the sourcing process from RFQ through contract signature
• Operate with limited oversight and drive decisions independently
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously using strong project management skills
• Communicate clearly and effectively with leaders at all levels
• Lead change management or work‑transfer initiatives to achieve cost savings or improved supplier alignment
• Analyze data to inform strategy development, negotiation positions, and supplier decisions

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience in Supply Chain
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong Analytical skills (Excel, Access database, SAP)
• Technical or manufacturing aptitude
• Experience with negotiations