Strategic Steel Commodity Manager

Altec; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug

Retirement 401(k) Program

Vacation and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance and Mental Health

Life Insurance, AD&D

Job summary

Altec in St. Joseph, Missouri, seeks a Commodity Manager – Steel to join the Strategic Sourcing team.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for steel, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive cost reductions while ensuring continuity of supply for manufacturing operations. This role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Materials to support current production and future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Six years of experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, materials management, operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for steel commodities supporting manufacturing operations.
• Create, negotiate, implement, and manage short- and long-term commodity supply agreements.
• Develop, identify, and implement cost reduction strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Research and evaluate suppliers, market conditions, pricing trends, availability, and supply chain risks.
• Develop and maintain a robust supplier network that supports quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Lead supplier qualification, development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support both current production and future business needs.
• Monitor industry trends and developments affecting steel supply, pricing, and availability.
• Drive year-over-year material cost improvements within assigned commodity areas.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related quality, delivery, and service concerns.
• Support new product development activities through supplier engagement and sourcing expertise.
• Coach and support purchasing and materials team members on commodity trends, supplier capabilities, and cost management opportunities.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Altec in St. Joseph, Missouri, seeks a Commodity Manager – Steel to join the Strategic Sourcing team.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for steel, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive cost reductions while ensuring continuity of supply for manufacturing operations. This role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Materials to support current production and future growth.