Strategic Commodity Manager

States Manufacturing Corporation; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power in Dayton, MN is seeking a Commodities Manager to develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships for cost-efficient, quality-compliant materials. The role emphasizes market analysis, negotiation, and collaboration across engineering, operations, and finance to optimize procurement and forecast demand.

The position involves leading supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring, with up to 50% travel and a focus on mitigating supply risk while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field required.
• 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, aligning with production, engineering, and business goals.
• 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 skills

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data Center industry experience

ERP/Procurement systems

Market analysis & cost modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering

Master's degree or MBA

Certification: ISM CPSM CSCP or similar

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Forgent Power in Dayton, MN is seeking a Commodities Manager to develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships for cost-efficient, quality-compliant materials. The role emphasizes market analysis, negotiation, and collaboration across engineering, operations, and finance to optimize procurement and forecast demand.

The position involves leading supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring, with up to 50% travel and a focus on mitigating supply risk while