Strategic Commodity Manager: Sourcing & Cost Reduction

Gemini Group; Bad Axe (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Group is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for assigned commodities. The role leverages spend data, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, cost models, and risk analysis to reduce total cost and strengthen the supply base.

You will collaborate across plants and functions to move purchasing from reactive to coordinated commodity management. The position requires strategic sourcing experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier negotiations, or purchasing.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers, cost modeling, contracts, supplier risk, and market-index management.
• Ability to influence decisions across multiple plants and functions without direct reporting authority.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and supplier-relationship skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute documented sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Lead competitive sourcing initiatives across locations with significant spend or risk.
• Lead supplier selection and award recommendations through formal processes.
• Develop cost models and monitor market indices and cost drivers.
• Establish supplier relationship plans and conduct quarterly/annual business reviews.
• Drive cost-reduction, cost-avoidance, and value-improvement initiatives.
• Identify mitigation plans for single-sourcing, capacity, financial, or quality risks.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence without authority

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, or related field

Job description

Gemini Group is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for assigned commodities. The role leverages spend data, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, cost models, and risk analysis to reduce total cost and strengthen the supply base.

You will collaborate across plants and functions to move purchasing from reactive to coordinated commodity management. The position requires strategic sourcing experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills,