Commodity Manager II | Strategic Procurement

Commodity Manager II | Strategic Procurement

Summary

As a Commodity Manager you will strategically oversee the procurement and management of a business unit's goods and/or services. In this role, you will develop and implement category plans, drive cost optimization, and lead supplier relationships to deliver maximum value for the organization. You’ll play a critical role in managing high-impact supply chain initiatives and influencing organizational and business unit objectives.

• Strategic sourcing: develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business objectives to optimize category spend.
• Category planning: create comprehensive category plans to drive cost efficiencies, improve supplier performance, and meet strategic goals.
• Supplier management: manage relationships with 3-4 key suppliers, focusing on SRM, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Cost optimization: analyze category spend (typically above $25M) to identify opportunities for savings, process improvements, and value creation.
• Contract negotiation: lead complex negotiations to secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and drive supplier accountability.
• Process improvement: drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and supply chain performance.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: partner with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with organizational goals and project requirements.

• Have a proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management for high‑value categories.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills, with experience managing large spend transactions and influencing supplier outcomes.
• Possess expertise in cost analysis, process improvement, and driving supply chain efficiencies.
• Are skilled at collaborating across departments to align procurement strategies with broader business unit goals.
• Excel at building and managing relationships with key suppliers to optimize performance and mitigate risks.
• Have experience in implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks to manage key suppliers.
• Bring a proactive, results‑driven approach to solving complex procurement challenges and driving continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years materials or services procurement experience with significant exposure to strategic supply chain management issues.
• In lieu of bachelor’s degree, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus nine (9) years of significant, closely related materials/services/supply chain experience.
• Or an associate’s degree in business or related discipline, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus seven (7) years of significant, closely related materials/services/supply chain experience.
• Experience in conducting supplier negotiations.
• Experience in reviewing and redlining contracts.
• Experience in RFx processes (Request for proposal – RFP, request for information – RFI, request for quote – RFQ, and/or request for bid).

• Education:
  
  MBA or master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Certifications:
  
  Professional certifications such as CPM or CPSM.
• Technical proficiency: working knowledge of procurement systems, supply chain techniques, and TCO analysis.
• Communication: exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Software skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and inventory management systems.
• Experience:
  
  in‑depth understanding of category management, supplier diversity, and contract management.

• Develops and implements supply chain strategies for a specific category or subcategory to achieve targeted supply chain results for cost management, supplier management including supplier diversity, and process improvements.
• Influences the spending decisions of business stakeholders by providing recommendations supported by data‑driven insights, leveraging market intelligence, cost modeling, various negotiation methods and…