Commodity Manager

reliance • Fife, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Service Steel Aerospace (SSA), a global distributor of high-performance aerospace metals, is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to join its Purchasing Team onsite in Fife, Washington. SSA supports the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries and emphasizes customer partnerships, technical expertise, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Commodity Manager develops and executes sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to ensure reliable, cost-effective, high-quality supplies of materials and services. As the subject matter expert for assigned product categories, the role leads supplier selection, contract negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, inventory optimization, and supplier performance management. The position works cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Engineering to align purchasing strategies with business goals and mitigate supply-chain risk.

This position requires access to information controlled under ITAR. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, residency, protected-individual, or export-authorization eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to eight years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management experience in manufacturing, aerospace, metals distribution, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex supplier agreements and achieving measurable cost savings.
• Strong understanding of supply-chain management, inventory planning, commodity markets, and supplier performance management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and project-management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build collaborative supplier relationships.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound business judgment, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to develop practical solutions when processes are not fully defined, balance competing priorities, and drive results.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required export authorization from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodity categories to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and supply-chain risks to identify opportunities and mitigate disruptions.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial stability, and performance for sourcing decisions.
• Lead competitive sourcing activities, including RFQs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations.
• Identify supplier-consolidation, material-standardization, and purchasing-volume opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, including pricing, payment terms, lead times, service levels, and long-term supply agreements.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and assess quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost performance.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and corrective action plans when expectations are not met.
• Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement and innovation opportunities.
• Procure materials and services in time to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Monitor inventory, demand forecasts, and consumption to maintain appropriate stock while minimizing carrying costs.
• Coordinate with Operations and Planning to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Resolve purchasing issues involving shortages, quality concerns, returns, and supplier discrepancies.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives through sourcing, value analysis, negotiation, and process improvement.
• Track purchasing performance against cost-savings objectives and departmental metrics.
• Recommend improvements to procurement processes, systems, and supplier-management practices.
• Support ERP and purchasing-system enhancements.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms with Legal and Company leadership.
• Ensure supplier contracts comply with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret contract terms and recommend modifications to reduce risk and improve commercial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and comply with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Advise on supplier capabilities, market conditions, and material availability.
• Support new product introductions, customer requirements, and strategic business initiatives.
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making in supplier and sourcing decisions.
• Protect confidential business, supplier, and financial information.
• Follow Company policies, safety procedures, and ethical business standards.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness incentives and access to LiveHealth Online.
• Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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