Strategic Commodity Manager - Global Sourcing & Cost Savings

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas; Pageland (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Paid time off

Full benefits package

Job summary

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas is seeking a full-time Commodity Manager to drive sourcing strategies and maintain supplier relationships from its Charlotte, NC area operations.

You will analyze spend data, develop initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings across multiple locations. A Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business and 5 years in purchasing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business.
• 5 years’ experience in Purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing company.
• Ability to analyze and present data using Power BI & MS Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to find creative solutions for complex problems using methodical and analytical approaches.
• Eagerness to identify opportunities and to capitalize on them.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with industrial metals (steel, brass, bronze) and their manufacturing processes.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPIM/CSCP).
• Ability to influence others, handle conflict, and lead multifunctional teams.
• Experience with internet-based bidding and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes spend data and uses it in the development of strategic initiatives and sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Compile data for decision making, present for approval and lead/support project execution.
• Negotiate or renew supplier agreements to purchase goods and services for all locations.
• Manage supplier changes and resourcing activities, including tracking, initiating, coordinating, buyer/supplier follow-up, and aligning cross-functional input.
• Collaborate with cross-functional areas and their business requirements.
• Participate in procurement teams’ development of long term and global commodity strategies that support overall cost savings targets.
• Support other Procurement activities when necessary.
• Represent Purchasing in multi-functional teams locally and globally.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by your manager.

Skills

Power BI

MS Excel

Data analysis

Leadership

Prioritization

Communication

Influence others

Procurement tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business

Tools

Power BI

Internet bidding tools

Job description

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas is seeking a full-time Commodity Manager to drive sourcing strategies and maintain supplier relationships from its Charlotte, NC area operations.

You will analyze spend data, develop initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings across multiple locations. A Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business and 5 years in purchasing are required.