Senior Commodity Leader: Electrical Procurement

Kendall Electric; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendall Electric in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Commodity Group Manager to lead procurement, pricing, inventory, and supplier partnerships across electrical commodities. You will drive strategy, mentor a team of regional managers, and partner with sales, operations, and finance to grow profitability.

The role requires 7+ years in electrical distribution and strong negotiation, analytics, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in electrical distribution and commodity management including negotiation of copper, aluminum, and steel bulk purchase agreements, pricing contracts, and hedge arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies for electrical commodities and negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers.
• Develop procurement strategies and align with sales, marketing, and operations.
• Monitor supplier compliance, mitigate risks, and pursue continuous cost improvements to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan purchases based on cost, replacement costs, and market prices.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic procurement

Forecasting

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kendall Electric in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Commodity Group Manager to lead procurement, pricing, inventory, and supplier partnerships across electrical commodities. You will drive strategy, mentor a team of regional managers, and partner with sales, operations, and finance to grow profitability.

The role requires 7+ years in electrical distribution and strong negotiation, analytics, and cross-functional leadership.