Senior Commodity Specialist

Gorbel Inc; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 64,849 - 97,273; Full time

Job summary

Gorbel Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Commodity Specialist to lead strategic procurement for assigned commodities and build strong supplier relationships. You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate MSAs, and drive cost improvements while coaching the commodity team.

You will collaborate across functions, apply Lean tools, assess suppliers, and support make-vs-buy decisions. Travel up to 20% and mentor staff as Gorbel continues to innovate in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Supply Chain/Operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High degree of business ethics and accountability.
• Leadership and application of lean tools and principles to drive improvements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Proficient with ERP systems
• Effective in written and verbal communications
• Able to travel up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for given commodity(ies).
• Negotiate and implement Master Service Agreements (MSA’s).
• Develop and implement best-in-class processes and procedures for sourcing.
• Lead workshops, kaizens, and train associates on sourcing tools and processes.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and support to commodity team members.
• Champion commodity initiatives throughout Gorbel and achieve cost improvements.
• Collaborate with other functions on make vs. buy decisions and CAPA actions.
• Conduct supplier assessments and manage KPI scorecards and corrective actions.

Skills

Lean principles

Leadership

Financial acumen

Written and verbal communication

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

APICS CSCP certification

APICS CPIM certification

ISM CPSM certification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

## Senior Commodity SpecialistApplylocations: USA, New York, Victor: USA, Arizona, Goodyear: USA, Alabama, Pell Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ-2026-2212Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives. That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission. We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. **Work Shift:****Job Description:**The Senior Commodity Specialist provides strategic/tactical leadership of given commodity(ies) and develops/implements commodity strategies aligned with the company's quality, delivery, cost and innovation goals.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Develop and execute the procurement strategies for given commodity(ies)* Develop, integrate and manage preferred suppliers to meet company requirements* Negotiate and implement Master Service Agreements (MSA’s)* Develop and implement best-in-class processes and procedures* Lead workshops, kaizens, and train associates on sourcing tools and processes* Provide coaching, mentoring and support to commodity team members* Champion commodity team initiatives throughout Gorbel* Achieve excellent results in annual cost improvement, supplier quality/delivery, supplier lead times/minimum order quantities, supplier consolidation and contract coverage with minimal supervision* Must be able to inform, convince and persuade others to action on key commodity strategy initiatives/objectives* Must possess relevant technical commodity skills to be seen as credible by peers and managers* Develop new and/or support existing strategies based upon key market trends that affect material availability and pricing* Drive improvements utilizing Lean tools and principles* Manage new and existing suppliers through formal supplier assessments, providing regular supplier key performance indicator scorecard feedback, and corrective actions as needed* In collaboration with other functions, participate in make vs. buy decisions and provide recommendations to senior management for approval* Support special projects related to product launches and other supply chain initiatives* Conduct root cause investigation in response to supplier material quality issues and ensure effective corrective actions and preventative actions (CAPA) are implemented in support of the Quality Management System.* Develop and implement new tools to deliver commodity process efficiencies**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Minimum of 5 years of Supply Chain/Operations experience in a manufacturing environment* High degree of business ethics and accountability* Leadership and application of lean tools and principles to drive improvements* Strong business and financial acumen* Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)* Proficient with ERP systems* Effective in both written and verbal communications* Able to travel up to 20% of the time**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** APICS certification for CSCP* APICS certification for CPIM* ISM certification for CPSM* Bachelors degree or equivalent experience## **WORK ENVIRONMENT:**## ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements* Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.* Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time* Primary work environment is professional corporateGorbel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.*The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.**A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Min $64,849 to Max $97,273*