Commodity Manager, Indirect Corporate Services

Milwaukee Tool • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

At Milwaukee Tool, we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide support to your business unit. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Your role as a Commodity Manager for Corporate Services will involve owning, executing, communicating, and supporting strategy across Corporate Services including travel, expense, legal, and finance categories. To be successful, you will need to be a highly motivated, eager to learn/pivot, analytical, self-starter working in a fast-paced, extremely responsive, team-oriented, collaborative environment. Strong communication skills are necessary with the ability to effectively communicate up and down, supporting initiatives spanning multiple business units, functional organizations, and supplier partners to build strong cross-functional coalitions and working relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, operations, supply chain, finance, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Indirect Procurement, with a strong focus on Corporate Services as Finance and Legal.
• Creative, curious, and strategic thought leadership with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of business law and creation/negotiating legal contracts, including multi-year supplier agreements.
• Excellent negotiating skills and a high level of analytical skills.
• Results-driven and deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple activities and projects.
• Ability to develop and nurture productive business relationships and influence internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively share strategies and keep the executive team informed.

Responsibilities

• Own, execute, communicate, and support strategy across Corporate Services including travel, expense, legal, and finance categories.
• Identify and evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and develop procurement strategies for corporate services.
• Support leadership direction for all North America strategy, ensuring contracts and services have the most competitive terms and market prices.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, assess KPIs, and drive process improvement in key categories.
• Manage RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and contract execution to secure optimal terms.
• Analyze pricing trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage budgets for assigned commodities.
• Drive the best cost position strategy by negotiating increasingly favorable terms with Supplier Partners.
• Track industry trends and competitive landscapes to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Develop reports and dashboards to track category performance.
• Partner with internal teams to align procurement with business needs and drive strategy consistency.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree