Commodity Buyer

Mission

As a Commodity Buyer
, you will play a key role in shaping global procurement strategies and driving cost optimization for critical commodities. You’ll lead cross-functional teams regionally and globally to develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies that deliver measurable results.

Your mission includes:

• Building strong supplier partnerships within an Extended Enterprise framework
• Driving aggressive material cost reduction targets
• Leveraging market insights and data to influence strategic decisions
• Ensuring compliance and mitigating supply chain risks in a dynamic global environment

This is a salaried, exempt position requiring occasional domestic and international travel.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute global commodity strategies, including supply positioning, bid list development, and cost structure analysis.
• Cost Optimization: Achieve savings objectives through negotiation, VAVE initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify supply chain risks, implement mitigation plans, and monitor geopolitical and economic factors.
• Compliance & Contracts: Collaborate with Legal to ensure sound contractual agreements (Master Agreements, Confidentiality, Consignment, etc.).
• Performance Tracking: Report monthly cost reduction performance vs. targets.
• Program Support: Manage RFQs, approve sourcing decisions, and ensure alignment with global strategies throughout the program lifecycle.

• Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) projects from concept to implementation.
• Develop cost models and estimating tools for assigned commodities.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance assessments.
• Drive supplier scorecard initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants to maintain a robust and reliable supply base.

• Meeting or exceeding cost reduction targets
• Strong supplier relationships and performance improvements
• Effective risk mitigation and compliance adherence
• Positive impact on global sourcing strategies

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Finance (preferred)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in purchasing or commodity buying (manufacturing environment preferred)
• CPM certification is a plus

• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across all levels
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing practices and ERP systems
• Highly organized, self-driven, and results-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with data-driven decision-making

Preferred: Experience in plastics or fuel line commodities