Commodity Specialist

Prysmian • Highland Heights, KY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Prysmian is seeking a motivated and analytical Commodity Specialist to join our North America Procurement team. Reporting to the Commodity Manager, North America, this role is instrumental in driving sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, delivering cost savings, and ensuring supply continuity across key commodity categories. As a Commodity Specialist, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to make data-driven decisions that support business growth, operational excellence, and procurement objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys market analysis, supplier negotiations, continuous improvement, and strategic sourcing within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting commodity management, supplier development, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Demonstrated success identifying process improvements and implementing practical business solutions.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, or similar credentials a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate strong supplier partnerships that support cost competitiveness, reliable supply, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on commercial, operational, and financial objectives.
• Collaborate across procurement, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to improve supplier performance and drive best practices.
• Support the development and execution of commodity strategies that ensure supply security and competitive market positioning.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to expand sourcing options and reduce supply chain risk.
• Lead and support sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, pricing movements, and supply risks, providing actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Partner with Operations, R&D, and suppliers to identify alternative materials, value engineering opportunities, and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service.
• Proactively communicate supply challenges, shortages, and mitigation strategies to support uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain procurement and ERP systems, including supplier records, vendor setup, pricing updates, and material master data.
• Support the resolution of supplier invoicing and accounts payable discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly procurement reports and analytics for local and corporate leadership.
• Communicate supplier pricing updates, service performance, and market developments to commercial and operational teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) initiatives.

Benefits

• At Prysmian, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, work closely with global and regional teams, and contribute to initiatives that directly impact business performance.

What This Job Offers

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