Commodity Manager – HR and Professional Services

Join our Team as a Commodity Manager - HR and Professional Services
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We are building something new—and we need someone who is excited to build it with us! As one of the first Commodity Managers in this newly formed organization, you will help lay the foundation for how we manage sourcing strategy across multiple sites and entities. This isn’t a plug-and-play role. This is a chance to co‑create processes, define supplier engagement models, and shape how indirect procurement supports a fast-growing business.

You’ll need to bring strategic thinking, structure, and flexibility—because the landscape is evolving, and we’re looking for someone who can lead through change, not wait for it to settle.

• Partners closely with business stakeholders (e.g., HR, Finance, Marketing, etc.) to understand needs, shape specifications, and align sourcing outcomes with organizational goals.
• Leads commodity‑level strategy development and execution for assigned indirect spend areas, aligning sourcing levers to organizational objectives.
• Applies structured evaluation frameworks that integrate cost, quality, delivery, and risk—weighted according to cross‑functional input and aligned with strategic sourcing policies—to support defensible supplier selection.
• Develops and executes structured RFx processes to drive informed, traceable, and unbiased supplier decisions.
• Delivers competitive advantage in indirect procurement through cost modeling, negotiation strategy, and structured contract management.
• Improve quality and delivery by participating in and executing strategic supplier improvement plans through monitoring performance regularly and leading key initiatives.
• Minimize and eliminate supply chain risks by quickly addressing concerns and supporting internal stakeholders, such as in the event of immediate supply risk or emergency outsourcing.
• Drives value beyond cost through supplier innovation, process improvement, and alignment with ESG or operational efficiency goals.
• Engages in initiatives that foster collaboration and operational synergy across TMHNA, affiliated companies, and global partners.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 + years relevant experience in procurement
• Ability to Travel:
  Up to 25‑30% (domestic and international)

• CPSM or APICS certified in supply chain and operations management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, macros, and complex formulas
• Adaptable and resilient in fast‑paced, dynamic environments with a strong sense of urgency
• Results‑oriented with excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
• Strong analytical and research capabilities; adept at problem‑solving and multitasking
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications

• Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid schedule—collaborate in person at our Greene, NY or Columbus, IN offices and work remotely (4 days in office, 1 day at home).
• The selected candidate must be able to report on‑site to either Greene, NY or Columbus, IN as required.
• Travel:
  Up to 25% (domestic and international)

Salary: $73, 840.00 - $94,670.00 per year. Compensation is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available.

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no‑cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands:
Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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