Strategic Commodity Sourcing Lead

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead regional commodity strategies and supplier development. You will manage sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while mitigating risks to ensure supply continuity.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 4+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong analytics, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or commodity management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute commodity strategies.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/supply chain systems.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for assigned categories.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and supplier development activities.
• Identify and implement cost savings projects requiring cross-functional collaboration.
• Analyze market conditions, cost drivers, and supplier performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Present business cases, project updates, and recommendations to leadership.
• Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through sourcing strategies, capacity planning, and supplier diversification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Supplier management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Gates Corporation in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead regional commodity strategies and supplier development. You will manage sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while mitigating risks to ensure supply continuity.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 4+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong analytics, and excellent stakeholder communication.