Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Manager

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HuFriedyGroup is seeking a Commodity Manager in Northbrook, IL to own end-to-end sourcing strategy for assigned categories in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will drive supplier performance, cost savings, and strategic sourcing initiatives across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes finance-validated cost improvements and sustained supplier relationships to support business objectives in a global dental instrument company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Experience sourcing machined components, metals, plastics, or similar commodities.
• Strong negotiation and cost-improvement capabilities.
• Ability to work across Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine category strategies for assigned commodities.
• Lead RFx events, supplier selection, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Maintain savings trackers and reconcile savings with spend and EBITDA.
• Provide supply risk assessment and continuity planning across categories.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D on new products.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Finance/Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

HuFriedyGroup is seeking a Commodity Manager in Northbrook, IL to own end-to-end sourcing strategy for assigned categories in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will drive supplier performance, cost savings, and strategic sourcing initiatives across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes finance-validated cost improvements and sustained supplier relationships to support business objectives in a global dental instrument company.