Strategic Direct Materials Sourcing Lead

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical manufacturing commodities, focusing on North American operations.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Product Management to drive value, manage supplier performance, and ensure supply continuity. The role requires managing direct materials, negotiating terms, and leading cost-reduction initiatives across a global footprint, with up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, supplier and contract management skills.
• Proven cost-reduction and value-improvement track record.
• Experience sourcing direct materials in industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market conditions, cost drivers, capacity constraints, and supply risks.
• Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFP, and sourcing activities.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, INCOTERMs, and service agreements.
• Drive cost savings using ERP, spend analytics, and BI tools.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Identify risks and opportunities to reduce lead times and costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply continuity.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Supplier management

Financial acumen

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelors in SCM

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Spend analytics

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical manufacturing commodities, focusing on North American operations.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Product Management to drive value, manage supplier performance, and ensure supply continuity. The role requires managing direct materials, negotiating terms, and leading cost-reduction initiatives across a global footprint, with up to