Commodity Manager

LOGISNEXT AMERICAS INC•Houston, TX

1d•$76,147 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commodity Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing of materials in assigned commodities to meet procurement requirements. The role covers source selection, supplier relationship management, cost-reduction negotiations, delivery and quality performance, requests for quotes and quote analysis, and commodity market studies. The manager coordinates with material planning to minimize supply-chain interruptions and leads New Product Program projects to support clear communication and timely product introductions. The position works across supply-chain functions, including transportation, quality, and engineering. It includes supplier assessments and development, cost-down and localization initiatives, management of new-product parts and engineering changes, and collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to resolve sourcing and quality issues. The manager also maintains purchasing records and follows processes such as PPAP, PHO, EO, NPP, cost tracking, and cost roll while ensuring purchasing guidelines and controls are followed. This is a hybrid role based in Houston, Texas, with a standard 40-hour work week and travel of up to 20%. The posting lists a salary range of $76,147 to $105,000 in the job details and later states an annual range of $72,114 to $102,338; compensation for a successful candidate depends on factors including education, training, and experience.

Requirements

7 to 10 years of relevant experience.
Effective negotiation skills.
Strong logical, objective, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Prioritizes customer satisfaction in business decision-making.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop trusting relationships with teammates, internal customers, and vendors.
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Computer and software skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in an organized and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree may be substituted with significant work experience.
Previous experience creating strategies for purchasing materials.
Relevant knowledge of contracts, quality systems, lean manufacturing processes, and project management.
CPSM, APICS, or other relevant supply-chain certification.
Industrial equipment manufacturing experience.
Experience with SAP, BPCS, AX, or another relevant ERP system.
Familiarity with hydraulics, electronics, machining, fabrication, castings, fasteners, raw material, or other relevant commodities.

Responsibilities

Strategically source materials in assigned commodities, including issuing requests for quotes, analyzing quotes, selecting suppliers, and conducting commodity market studies.
Manage supplier relationships and performance relating to cost, quality, and delivery.
Visit current and prospective suppliers to conduct onsite assessments and develop improvement strategies.
Identify and address quality issues, and replace suppliers that cannot maintain required quality, pricing, or delivery performance.
Develop cost-reduction projects, challenge supplier price increases, and implement savings while minimizing transition risk.
Develop and execute commodity localization plans that support the company's cost structure, reduce lead times, and minimize risk.
Manage parts for New Product Program projects and engineering changes to support communication, timely product introductions, and efficient, cost-effective transitions.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Service Engineering, Material Planning, Legal Counsel, and suppliers to resolve sourcing and quality issues.
Coordinate with the Material Planner on supplier development, supply disruption prevention, and responses to potential issues.
Ensure purchasing guidelines and practices are followed and maintain complete, accurate supplier documentation, quotations, and cost analysis records.
Follow processes including localization, PPAP, PHO, EO, NPP, cost tracking, and cost roll while maintaining appropriate controls.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Profit-sharing opportunities.
Flexible Spending and HSA accounts.
401(k) with automatic company contribution and company match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life, dependent life, and AD&D insurance.
Paid parental leave, including 6–8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts.
On-site fitness center in Houston.
On-the-job training and development.