Strategic Commodity Leader

Nidec Motor Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking a Manager, Commodity to lead strategy and execution across commodity categories, driving cost competitiveness and supply continuity. You will oversee a team of commodity professionals and shape supplier performance, working with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Planning.

This role impacts cost structure and business alignment on a global scale. The position requires strong leadership, market knowledge, and the ability to balance strategic planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Prior procurement/strategic sourcing/commodity management experience required.
• Previous people-management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commodity strategies and supplier relationships to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Analyze market trends, capacity, cost drivers, and supply risks; drive sourcing and contracting.
• Own supplier performance, conduct business reviews, and lead corrective actions for underperforming suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance) to ensure supply continuity and alignment.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Decision making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering/Finance

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking a Manager, Commodity to lead strategy and execution across commodity categories, driving cost competitiveness and supply continuity. You will oversee a team of commodity professionals and shape supplier performance, working with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Planning.

This role impacts cost structure and business alignment on a global scale. The position requires strong leadership, market knowledge, and the ability to balance strategic planning