Global Commodity Management Specialist

Generac•Waukesha, WI

22h

About The Position

The Global Commodity Management Specialist supports the strategic management of assigned commodities and suppliers and partners with cross-functional teams to execute sourcing strategies. The role focuses on cost reduction, supplier performance, quality, supply continuity, and risk management, while leading sourcing and supplier development initiatives. The specialist executes sourcing strategies, identifies cost-saving opportunities, analyzes supplier and commodity markets, and manages supplier relationships and performance across quality, cost, delivery, and service. The role leads supplier development, business reviews, negotiations, sourcing and continuous-improvement projects, and supports commercial agreements, including Master Supply Agreements. It also monitors supply chain risks, drives improvements in lead times, inventory efficiency, and supplier responsiveness, partners with internal stakeholders on operational improvements and supplier integration, and supports SAP activities within the functional area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage sourcing projects and supplier relationships.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to analyze market conditions and make recommendations that support business strategy.
Strong financial acumen, including cost analysis and total cost of ownership concepts.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing supplier relationships and sourcing projects.
Experience supporting contract negotiations and supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and continuous improvement.
Analyze supplier and commodity markets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support sourcing strategies.
Manage supplier relationships and performance expectations across quality, cost, delivery, and service.
Use supplier performance data and scorecards to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
Lead supplier development activities and business reviews to improve supplier performance and effectiveness.
Lead supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives, partnering with leadership on more complex or strategic agreements.
Support the development and negotiation of commercial agreements, including Master Supply Agreements.
Monitor supplier and market conditions to identify supply chain risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Lead cross-functional sourcing, supplier development, and continuous-improvement projects.
Drive improvements in lead times, inventory efficiency, and supplier responsiveness.
Partner with internal stakeholders on operational improvements and supplier integration.
Support SAP activities within the functional area.