Strategic Commodity Sourcing Lead - Metals & Polymers

Stored Energy Systems; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym with 24/7 access

Free Electric Vehicle charging

Breakfast and Lunch Café

After hours Grab & Go snacks

Basketball court

Walking paths

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Employee referral program

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems in Longmont, CO is seeking a Commodity Specialist to shape sourcing strategies for non-ferrous and non-metallic materials, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.

You will negotiate pricing and terms, manage supplier risk, and drive cost improvements while supporting new product development. A 5+ year background in manufacturing sourcing and ERP system experience are required; CPSM/CSCP are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement in manufacturing.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating terms.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and sourcing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned non-ferrous and non-metallic commodities.
• Identify opportunities across product categories where materials represent significant cost drivers.
• Use market intelligence to identify cost reduction opportunities, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles, should-cost analysis, value engineering, and alternative sourcing.
• Monitor relevant raw material pricing, market trends, supplier capabilities, and capacity constraints to support sourcing decisions.
• Support new product development (NPD) through supplier selection, early supplier engagement, and cost transparency, aligned with established commodity strategies.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements consistent with company requirements.
• Identify and manage supply risks, including supplier financial health, geopolitical exposure, capacity, quality, and operational continuity.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, evaluation, and ongoing performance improvement.
• Drive improvements in supplier cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and technical performance.
• Coordinate with other Commodity Specialists on changes in category assignments and ensure effective transfer of supplier knowledge, sourcing plans, and open initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, SyteLine)

Job description

Stored Energy Systems in Longmont, CO is seeking a Commodity Specialist to shape sourcing strategies for non-ferrous and non-metallic materials, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.

You will negotiate pricing and terms, manage supplier risk, and drive cost improvements while supporting new product development. A 5+ year background in manufacturing sourcing and ERP system experience are required; CPSM/CSCP are a plus.