Strategic Commodity Manager, Procurement

Sappi; Westbrook, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi North America in Portland, Maine, seeks a strategic Commodity Manager to lead sourcing strategies for assigned categories. You will drive cost optimization, supply assurance, risk management, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will develop category strategies, lead supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract management, build key supplier relationships, and push value creation through cost savings and working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related).
• 5+ years of procurement/strategic sourcing experience with measurable results.
• Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations and complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership and mitigate supply risk.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities: supplier evaluations, RFPs, negotiations, contract management, supplier selection.
• Negotiate commercial agreements balancing cost, quality, service, and continuity.
• Establish and manage key supplier relationships to drive performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/related field

Certified CPSM/CSCP/CPM

Job description

Sappi North America in Portland, Maine, seeks a strategic Commodity Manager to lead sourcing strategies for assigned categories. You will drive cost optimization, supply assurance, risk management, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will develop category strategies, lead supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract management, build key supplier relationships, and push value creation through cost savings and working