Strategic Commodity Manager – Sourcing & Supplier Excellence

Precision Castparts Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction initiatives. This role involves negotiations, market analysis, and collaboration with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.

The position requires a BS in a related field and 5–8 years of procurement experience within manufacturing. Travel up to 50% is expected; on-site work arrangement applies.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, or related functions within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities that support business objectives and operational requirements.
• Source raw materials, components, goods, and services through competitive bidding, negotiations, supplier collaboration, and other strategic sourcing tools.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, service levels, and capacity commitments with suppliers.
• Monitor commodity market trends, economic conditions, and supplier performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics, including price, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and contract compliance.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and develop corrective action plans when performance does not meet expectations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier development

Analytical thinking

Market intelligence

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost awareness

Education

BS in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction initiatives. This role involves negotiations, market analysis, and collaboration with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.

The position requires a BS in a related field and 5–8 years of procurement experience within manufacturing. Travel up to 50% is expected; on-site work arrangement applies.