Sr Commodity Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Wellness resources

Company-sponsored team events

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Houston seeks a senior procurement leader to design multi-year commodity roadmaps and secure high-quality components at optimal total costs. You will partner with engineering and product management to influence material selection for new launches.

The role emphasizes executive-level supplier relationships, risk management, and sustained cost reductions while operating within an in-office environment in Houston.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management for hardware components.
• Ability to lead negotiations and gain consensus among leadership.
• Data-driven forecasting, inventory management, and market trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-year commodity roadmaps aligned with product lifecycles to obtain best total cost of ownership.
• Build executive-level supplier partnerships to drive innovation, performance, and transparency.
• Analyze market dynamics to develop contingency plans and ensure supply chain resilience.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Global supplier management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Portfolio Ownership: Design and implement multi-year commodity roadmaps that align with product lifecycles, ensuring we secure the highest quality components at the best total cost of ownership.
• Supplier Lifecycle Excellence: Cultivate executive-level partnerships with global suppliers to drive innovation, performance, and transparency, moving beyond transactional procurement to create long-term value.
• Risk Mitigation & Supply Resilience: Proactively analyze market dynamics and geopolitical trends to develop contingency plans, ensuring our production remains insulated from global supply chain disruptions.
• Cross-Functional Product Influence: Collaborate early in the design phase with Engineering and Product Management to influence material selection, ensuring "design-for-supply" principles are met for new product launches.
• Cost Optimization & KPIs: Lead complex negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives to meet annual savings targets and improve gross margins across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Strategic Commodity Expertise: Deep professional experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, specifically focused on navigating complex commodity markets and technical hardware components.
• Negotiation & Influence: Proven ability to lead high-pressure negotiations and build consensus among internal stakeholders and external executive leadership to achieve favorable business outcomes.
• Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in using data-driven insights, ERP systems, and financial modeling to forecast market trends, manage inventory levels, and drive strategic decision-making.
• Operational Leadership: A track record of guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring colleagues to foster a culture of continuous improvement and supply chain excellence.
• We are primaril y a n in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Houston office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.