Commodity Manager

Emerson•Elyria, OH

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Based in our Elyria, OH office, as the Commodity Manager you will lead the development and execution of commodity strategies across multiple locations, working collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or another related discipline.
Strong background in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related field within a multi-site or global environment
Tech savvy, with emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JDE/SAP/QlikView, Portal, Insight, IBEE, or Team Center.
Knowledge of purchasing systems and principles including experience with low-cost country sourcing, auctions, VA/VE, and other leveraging tools.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing or commodity strategies
Experience analyzing data, market trends, and supplier performance to guide decisions
Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives
Familiarity with digital tools and systems used for procurement, analytics, or enterprise resource planning
Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships effectively
Periodic overnight travel of 10%-20% will be required
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated, a problem solver, and a solution provider.
Enjoy & excel at building customer relationships.
Plan, organize, & manage work & time well.
Collaborate & communicate effectively both internally and externally across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive commodity and supplier strategies that support long-term business objectives.
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement cost optimization initiatives, including value analysis and value engineering approaches.
Identify, evaluate, and develop diverse and high-performing sources of supply across domestic and global markets.
Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development to achieve balanced outcomes in cost, quality, and service.
Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to inform data-driven decision-making.
Guide supplier performance management, including continuous improvement plans and relationship development.
Manage commodity data, spend analytics, and performance metrics to improve visibility and outcomes.
Support new product development initiatives by collaborating with engineering, operations, and supply chain stakeholders.
Facilitate sourcing events such as competitive bidding and reverse auctions where appropriate.
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that strengthen supply chain resilience and efficiency.