Global Commodity Leader

Sauder•Archbold, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Global Commodity Leader, this role involves owning the end-to-end strategy for building a competitive, resilient, and compliant supply base across various commodities. The leader will be responsible for developing global category strategy, negotiating and implementing supplier agreements, and collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to foster growth and innovation. This is a high-impact position for an experienced sourcing professional who can translate market intelligence into effective actions. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring an agreed-upon portion of work time at the Archbold, Ohio office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with demonstrated ownership of supplier strategy and negotiations
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and sourcing/procurement tools
Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability (cost models, TCO, dashboards, and data-driven storytelling)
Executive-level communication skills—able to influence, align stakeholders, and drive decisions
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, resolve conflict, and deliver results through influence and accountability
Demonstrated project/program management skills, including prioritization, stakeholder management, and change leadership

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the global sourcing strategy aligned with business objectives, cost targets, and growth plans
Identify and evaluate global supply markets to optimize cost, quality, lead time, and risk
Drive regional and global supplier footprint optimization (nearshoring, reshoring, diversification)
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key global suppliers
Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and long-term agreements
Implement and monitor supplier performance management (quality, delivery, cost, sustainability)
Drive supplier development initiatives to improve capability, capacity, and innovation
Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives across direct and indirect spend
Identify total cost of ownership (TCO) opportunities, including logistics, duty, and inventory impacts
Support new product development and cost modeling for product launches
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to geopolitical, financial, operational, and regulatory factors
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., trade compliance, ESG, conflict minerals, sustainability standards)
Develop contingency and business continuity plans for critical suppliers and materials
Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Finance, SGS, and Logistics teams
Support SIOP, demand planning, and inventory strategy through sourcing insights
Act as a key contributor to executive-level decision-making related to supply strategy
Lead, mentor, and develop the global sourcing/procurement team
Establish clear goals, KPIs, and accountability across the sourcing organization
Promote best practices, standard processes, and continuous improvement