Strategic MRO Commodity Manager – Sourcing & Savings

Altec; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Altec is seeking a Commodity Manager to support sourcing activities for MRO, tooling, and facility-support materials, ensuring continuity of supply for manufacturing operations.

The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Materials, and Quality teams to drive cost reductions and supplier performance. A bachelor's degree and six years' related experience are expected, with MBA or APICS certification as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six years of applicable experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, materials management, operations, or related field.
• Strong supplier-management and negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO categories, industrial supplies, tooling, safety products, and facility-support materials.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Facilities, Safety, and Supply Chain leaders to understand operational requirements.
• Create, negotiate, implement, and manage supplier agreements and service contracts.
• Identify cost savings, demand-management, standardization, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Research and evaluate suppliers, market conditions, pricing trends, availability, and supply chain risks.
• Improve supplier performance, service levels, and continuity of supply.
• Support inventory optimization, storeroom efficiency, and supplier-managed inventory programs.
• Develop and maintain a supplier network that supports quality, delivery, service, and total-cost objectives.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related quality, delivery, and service concerns.
• Coach and support purchasing, maintenance, and materials team members on category trends, supplier capabilities, and cost-management opportunities.

Skills

Supplier-management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Altec is seeking a Commodity Manager to support sourcing activities for MRO, tooling, and facility-support materials, ensuring continuity of supply for manufacturing operations.

The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Materials, and Quality teams to drive cost reductions and supplier performance. A bachelor's degree and six years' related experience are expected, with MBA or APICS certification as a plus.