Strategic Commodity Manager - Data Center Sourcing & Savings

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. in Maryland is seeking a Commodities Manager to develop sourcing strategies across assigned commodity categories, manage supplier relationships, and mitigate cost and supply risk.

You will lead market analysis, negotiate contracts, partner with engineering and finance, and drive cost reduction while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Up to 50% travel; ERP systems like SAP/Oracle familiarity required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. in Maryland is seeking a Commodities Manager to develop sourcing strategies across assigned commodity categories, manage supplier relationships, and mitigate cost and supply risk.

You will lead market analysis, negotiate contracts, partner with engineering and finance, and drive cost reduction while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Up to 50% travel; ERP systems like SAP/Oracle familiarity required.