Strategic Commodity Group Lead - Electrical

The Kendall Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group in Dayton, Ohio seeks a Commodity Group Manager to lead procurement for electrical commodities. You will guide a regional team, shape supplier partnerships, and align category strategies with sales and operations to drive profitability.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will forecast market trends, negotiate contracts, and manage risk while ensuring product availability and long-term supplier collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7 years of electrical distribution experience with commodity management including negotiation of bulk copper, aluminum, and steel deals.
• Associates degree or equivalent business experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-regional procurement strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and inventory forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of regional commodity managers.
• Develop procurement strategies for electrical commodities and negotiate terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance for optimal pricing and availability.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and marketing to align category plans with business goals.
• Identify market trends, hedge opportunities, and risk mitigations.
• Forecast sales trends and support inventory planning across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associates degree in related field or related business and industry experience

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Kendall Group in Dayton, Ohio seeks a Commodity Group Manager to lead procurement for electrical commodities. You will guide a regional team, shape supplier partnerships, and align category strategies with sales and operations to drive profitability.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will forecast market trends, negotiate contracts, and manage risk while ensuring product availability and long-term supplier collaboration.