Commodity Manager

Big Ass Fans • Lexington, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Big Ass Fans, we’re on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive through better air movement. Behind every fan we build is a high-performing supply chain, and that’s where you come in! We’re looking for a Commodity Manager who thrives on strategy, relationships, and driving results. In this role, you’ll directly power our mission by ensuring we source the right components, from the right partners, at the right time, so our industry-leading products reach customers with the quality and speed they expect. Our leading products come with leading service, and that starts with exceptional sourcing. Your work will ensure our products get out the door on time, at the highest quality, and ready to make an impact.

Requirements

• 4+ years of strategic sourcing or supply chain experience
• Strong category management experience across technical commodities
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive results independently
• Analytical mindset with strong communication and organization skills
• High integrity, accountability, and a bias for action
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resources to achieve goals on-time and within budget

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy across key components (motors, electronics, metals, plastics, and more).
• Build, evaluate, and strengthen supplier relationships—including onsite visits.
• Negotiate cost, lead time, and performance to drive value and reliability.
• Manage supplier performance, delivery, and quality issues with urgency.
• Identify cost savings and report sourcing impact to leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally to support forecasts, new product launches, and long-term planning.
• Mitigate risk through dual sourcing and supply continuity strategies.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
• An environment where each individual is valued and respected.
• Compliance with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
• Safe work methods when performing job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property.
• Reporting of unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

What This Job Offers

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