Strategic Commodity Manager – Controls & Instrumentation

International Executive Service Corps; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Community service time

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Commodity Manager – Controls Components to support the Offsite Manufacturing division in Spokane, WA. You will lead procurement, sourcing, and strategic management of controls and instrumentation, partnering with Engineering, Production, Finance, and Procurement to develop sourcing strategies and improve supply chain resilience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years in procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in related field.
• 5+ years in procurement, purchasing, or commodity management; tech/equipment sourcing preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Sourcing: identify and evaluate suppliers, lead sourcing, negotiate terms.
• Strategic Planning: develop commodity sourcing strategies aligned to OSM and procurement goals.
• Market Analysis: monitor markets and trends to inform purchasing decisions.
• Inventory and Budget Management: analyze inventory and budgets for timely procurement.
• Supplier Relationship Management: maintain vendor relationships and audit compliance.
• Knowledge Sharing: mentor buyers and analysts; share subject matter expertise.
• Risk Mitigation: develop strategies for price volatility and supply disruptions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional communication

Procurement knowledge

Forecasting and pricing analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree / equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a Commodity Manager – Controls Components to support the Offsite Manufacturing division in Spokane, WA. You will lead procurement, sourcing, and strategic management of controls and instrumentation, partnering with Engineering, Production, Finance, and Procurement to develop sourcing strategies and improve supply chain resilience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years in procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP