Strategic Commodities Sourcing Manager

carlislecompanies; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies Incorporated is seeking a Procurement Manager – Strategic Commodities to lead sourcing of key raw materials for building products. You will drive YoY cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and align with R&D, Operations, and Engineering to optimize cost and supply continuity.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in procurement within manufacturing, with strong negotiation and contract experience and the ability to develop category strategies across polymers, asphalt, films,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement/sourcing experience, preferably within manufacturing or building products industries.
• Experience sourcing raw materials such as Polymers, Asphalt, Films, Paper, Chemicals, or other industrial inputs.
• Proven track record of delivering YoY cost savings that exceed market performance.
• Strong experience negotiating complex contracts, including index-based and multi-year agreements.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies and negotiations for core building product commodities (e.g., polymers, asphalt, films, additives, minerals, etc.)
• Deliver YoY cost savings that outperform commodity markets, indices, and key building products competitors
• Utilize commodity indices (e.g., CMA, ICIS, RISI, etc.) to inform pricing models, contract structures, and negotiation strategies
• Secure favorable supply agreements, including long-term contracts, index-based pricing, and volume leverage agreements
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with manufacturing, margin, and growth objectives
• Manage a strategic portfolio of suppliers using a procurement matrix (e.g., Kraljic framework) aligned to business criticality and supply risk
• Develop dual/multiple sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of supply for critical materials
• Monitor and mitigate supplier risks including capacity constraints, raw material shortages, geopolitical exposure, and financial stability
• Lead supplier performance management across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness metrics
• Resolve supplier-related issues impacting cost, product quality, or production schedules
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Operations to identify cost savings and value engineering projects (e.g., material substitutions, product redesign, process improvements)
• Collaborate with Innovation teams to identify, qualify, and onboard new raw materials and alternative sources of supply
• Support new product development and commercialization by ensuring cost-competitive and scalable supply solutions
• Participate in make-vs-buy and should-cost analyses for materials and components
• Oversee procurement execution across manufacturing plants to ensure alignment with production schedules and customer demand
• Mentor and include plant buyers in cost savings projects in smaller commodity categories.
• Ensure adherence to inventory policies, including working capital, safety stock levels, and service targets
• Partner with plant leadership and planning teams to optimize procurement, inventory turnover, and material availability
• Drive consistency in procurement processes, supplier utilization, and contract compliance across plants
• Monitor global and regional markets for key building materials and inputs, including cost drivers such as energy, transportation, and feedstocks
• Integrate market intelligence into budgeting, forecasting, and sourcing strategies
• Track and report savings performance relative to market movements and industry benchmarks
• Anticipate supply disruptions and develop proactive mitigation strategies

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing experience

Cost savings

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA

Job description

Carlisle Companies Incorporated is seeking a Procurement Manager – Strategic Commodities to lead sourcing of key raw materials for building products. You will drive YoY cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and align with R&D, Operations, and Engineering to optimize cost and supply continuity.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in procurement within manufacturing, with strong negotiation and contract experience and the ability to develop category strategies across polymers, asphalt, films,