Strategic Commodity Sourcing Lead – Electrical & Mechanical

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Commodity Sourcing Manager to own commodity strategies across direct materials for a growing manufacturing operation focused on mechanical and electrical components used in modular infrastructure builds. The role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and the ability to travel to vendors and facilities.

You will drive cost reduction, RFQ/RFP processes, and long-term supplier agreements, with 5-10+ years in strategic sourcing in manufacturing and experience

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of strategic sourcing/commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing electrical and mechanical components such as switchgear, transformers, and related equipment.
• Experience owning commodity strategies, supplier negotiations, RFQ/RFP processes, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Strong direct materials sourcing and supplier management background.
• Experience managing supplier performance, lead times, inventory planning, and mitigating supply chain risk.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% to manufacturing sites and supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Own commodity strategies and lead supplier negotiations with key vendors.
• Drive RFQ/RFP processes and establish long-term supplier agreements.
• Oversee direct materials sourcing and supplier performance metrics.
• Coordinate with production planning to ensure material availability for schedules.
• Travel to vendor sites and manufacturing facilities as required.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Supplier negotiations

RFQ/RFP processes

Direct materials sourcing

Supplier management

Production planning

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Ariba

Jaggaer

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Commodity Sourcing Manager to own commodity strategies across direct materials for a growing manufacturing operation focused on mechanical and electrical components used in modular infrastructure builds. The role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and the ability to travel to vendors and facilities.

You will drive cost reduction, RFQ/RFP processes, and long-term supplier agreements, with 5-10+ years in strategic sourcing in manufacturing and experience