Strategic Commodity Manager

Emerson; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson, based in Elyria, OH, is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead commodity strategies across locations, partnering with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. You will manage supplier selection, negotiations, and performance analytics to improve supply chain outcomes.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations, and driving supplier performance improvements in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related field.
• Strong background in procurement, sourcing, supply chain within multi-site/global environment.
• Experience with purchasing systems and sourcing tools (e.g., JDE, SAP, VA/VE, auctions).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing or commodity strategies.
• Experience analyzing data, market trends, and supplier performance to guide decisions.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Familiarity with procurement analytics/ERP tools.
• Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive commodity and supplier strategies to support long-term objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement cost optimization initiatives, including VA/VE.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop diverse supplier sources domestically and globally.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development for balanced outcomes.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to inform decisions.
• Guide supplier performance management and continuous improvement plans.
• Manage commodity data, spend analytics, and performance metrics.
• Support new product development with engineering and operations teams.
• Facilitate sourcing events such as bids and reverse auctions where appropriate.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing experience

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations

Tools

JDE

SAP

QlikView

Portal

Insight

IBEE

TeamCenter

Job description

Emerson, based in Elyria, OH, is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead commodity strategies across locations, partnering with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. You will manage supplier selection, negotiations, and performance analytics to improve supply chain outcomes.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations, and driving supplier performance improvements in a global context.