Strategic Commodity Manager

Adb Safegate; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Career development & upskilling

Flexible working culture

International collaboration

Job summary

ADB SAFEGATE’s Strategic Commodity Manager will develop innovative procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and global supply chain needs. You will manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and drive cost savings while mitigating risks across regions.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will support product development and resourcing strategies globally, reporting on performance and strategic initiatives to management.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, engineering, or a comparable field.
• +10 years of professional experience in strategic procurement, ideally in global category management.
• Proven track record in developing procurement strategies and achieving cost savings.
• Experience in supplier management and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Independent, structured, and results-oriented approach.
• High initiative and personal responsibility.
• Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Travel 25-40% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned products/commodities; ensure performance in quality, delivery and cost.
• Managing supplier relationships and building long-term partnerships with global or regional suppliers.
• Lead RFQ, quote analysis, negotiation, supplier selection, samples, and production steps.
• Measure supply chain risk and implement mitigating actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Quality to align procurement with internal needs.
• Identify trends and cost-saving opportunities; propose cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare regular performance reports and present strategic initiatives to management.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Strategic thinking

Initiative & ownership

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in business or engineering

Job description

Strategic Commodity Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Location: USA - Columbus

ADB SAFEGATE’s functional teams are integral to powering innovation and ensuring operational excellence across the organization.

The Opportunity

As a Strategic Commodity Manager, you will develop and implement innovative, competitive procurement strategies aligned with ADB Safegate’ business objectives.

You will manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate complex agreements, identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities, and mitigate supply-chain risks.

Working closely with global cross-functional teams, you will help drive operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable long-term value across the supply chain.

All activities will fully support product development and resourcing strategies both locally and globally.

You will make an impact by….

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned products/commodities. Responsible for category performance in terms of quality, delivery and cost.


• Managing supplier relationships and assists in building effective partnerships. Build and maintain long-term, collaborative relationships with key suppliers at the global or regional level.


• Executing the entire sourcing process starting with supplier assessment through RFQ, quote analysis, negotiation, supplier selection/approval, sample order, parts approval and production


• Measuring supply chain risk with regular supplier evaluations on performance. Identify and assess supply-chain risks and develop and implement measures to mitigate and manage those risks


• Working closely with various departments, such as Research and Development, Operations, Business Line and Quality, to coordinate procurement strategies and meet internal requirements.


• Identifying potential trends & issues within the supply chain and recommends appropriate, cost-effective solutions


• Reporting and analysis: Prepare regular performance reports and analyses and present results and strategic initiatives to management.

The talent we want to inspire has..

• A university degree in business, engineering, or a comparable field.


• +10 years of professional experience in strategic procurement, ideally in global category management at an internationally operating company.


• A proven track record in developing and implementing procurement strategies and achieving cost savings.


• Experience in supplier management and negotiating contracts.


• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to understand and structure complex issues.


• Strong communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent negotiation abilities.


• An independent, structured, and results-oriented approach to work.


• A high level of initiative and personal responsibility.


• Strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.


• Travel requirement: 25-40% both domestic and international; Must be willing to work non-standard work hours as needed/required

What's on offer

We value you and your contribution in the business. Recognizing and rewarding the impact you make is important to us.

• In return we offer a competitive salary/ benefits


• The opportunity to develop your career. We love to upskill and promote our staff; there's nothing better than to see someone gain a strong sense of pride and accomplishment.


• A great flexible working culture with company values and behaviours that help shape your development and lead to success for you and the Company.


• An international environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in different countries around the globe.
  

ADB SAFEGATE is an equal opportunity employer. ADB SAFEGATE does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of characteristics protected by law, including but not limited to, race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the interview, please contact our Human Resources Department.

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