Strategic Commodity Sourcing Specialist

Prysmian Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a motivated Commodity Specialist to join our North America Procurement team. Based in Highland Heights, KY or Claremont, NC, you will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings across key commodity categories.

You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to make data-driven decisions that support business growth, operational excellence, and procurement objectives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate strong supplier partnerships that support cost competitiveness, reliable supply, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on commercial, operational, and financial objectives.
• Collaborate across procurement, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to improve supplier performance and drive best practices.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies that ensure supply security and competitive market positioning.
• Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, pricing movements, and supply risks, providing actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Partner with Operations, R&D, and suppliers to identify alternative materials, value engineering opportunities, and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service.
• Proactively communicate supply challenges, shortages, and mitigation strategies to support uninterrupted operations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prysmian Group is seeking a motivated Commodity Specialist to join our North America Procurement team. Based in Highland Heights, KY or Claremont, NC, you will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings across key commodity categories.

You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to make data-driven decisions that support business growth, operational excellence, and procurement objectives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.