Commodity Manager-IT & Professional Services

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Commodity Manager – IT & Professional Services leads and manages the Global Supply Management process for these categories. This role drives productivity, cost improvement, and risk mitigation by building strong relationships with key stakeholders (IT, Engineering, Marketing, HR, Product Management) and suppliers. The position negotiates contracts, ensures supplier capacity and capability, and partners with corporate teams to deliver cost reduction, competitive advantage, and supply continuity through global sourcing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of IT hardware, software, infrastructure, networking, and cloud services.
• Proven ability to manage complex negotiations and large initiatives, providing insights on sourcing strategies (onshore vs. offshore).
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills with demonstrated project management expertise.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to build credibility with business partners and suppliers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (JDE, QAD, SAGE, IFS, QuickBooks, SAP, etc.).
• English fluency required; additional languages a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• CPM or APICS certification or equivalent training.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive supplier performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for IT services and hardware, including large-scale enterprise software (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IFS), infrastructure, and reseller management.
• Implement sourcing strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance, drive adoption, and achieve cost and productivity goals.
• Manage project timelines and sourcing activities to ensure on-time completion and alignment with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate category, contract, and supply risks; monitor supplier compliance and performance to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes.
• Negotiate competitive contracts and agreements that support Valmont’s financial and operational goals.
• Build collaborative relationships and trust across internal teams to support cross-functional initiatives and communicate sourcing strategies and results.
• Support supplier optimization (consolidation, dual sourcing, rationalization) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply change management and project management principles to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Provide issue resolution between Valmont and suppliers and lead special projects as assigned.
• Requires up to 20% travel within North America, including overnight stays.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager