Strategic Commodities Manager: Sourcing & Risk

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Commodities Manager to design sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships across key categories in a manufacturing setting.

Based in Dayton, Minnesota, you will drive market analyses and negotiate contracts to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply of materials. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and finance, aiming for cost reductions, risk mitigation, and long-term supplier partnerships while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong Data Center Industry Experience.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and spend analytics tools.
• Solid understanding of market analysis, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned commodities.
• Monitor, prepare and present commodity markets analysis, pricing trends, and supply/demand dynamics to anticipate risk and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and contract negotiations, including pricing, terms, and service-level agreements.
• Manage ongoing supplier performance through scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Build and maintain a diversified, resilient supplier base to reduce single-source and geopolitical risk.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to forecast demand and align procurement plans.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives without compromising quality or supply continuity.
• Manage hedging or forward-buying strategies where applicable for volatile commodities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant trade regulations.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by sourcing materials early in the design cycle.
• Resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and contract disputes in a timely manner.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Spend analytics

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Commodities Manager to design sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships across key categories in a manufacturing setting.

Based in Dayton, Minnesota, you will drive market analyses and negotiate contracts to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply of materials. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and finance, aiming for cost reductions, risk mitigation, and long-term supplier partnerships while