Strategic Commodity Manager: Grey Iron & Machining

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) and more

Flexible benefits plans

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Commodity Manager OFC to develop sourcing strategies for Grey Iron Casting and Machining in a global environment. You will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive cost containment while improving working capital and on-time delivery across regions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, regionalization, and supply chain optimization with travel up to 25% within North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that enhance supply assurance and flexibility.
• Lead cost containment and inflation forecasting for current and future years.
• Establish goals to improve working capital, including optimized payment terms, reduced inventory, and shorter lead times.
• Build capacity plans and regionalization roadmaps for all components within the commodity.
• Negotiate and execute supplier agreements that support commercial and operational objectives.
• Conduct electronic sourcing events (RFQs, e-auctions).
• Partner with Supplier Quality to improve supplier performance, including PPM reduction and corrective actions.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

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

Associate's degree (with more years of experience)

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Copeland is seeking a Commodity Manager OFC to develop sourcing strategies for Grey Iron Casting and Machining in a global environment. You will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive cost containment while improving working capital and on-time delivery across regions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, regionalization, and supply chain optimization with travel up to 25% within North America.