Global Commodity Manager
About The Position
The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities across our global supply base. This role will lead supplier selection, cost optimization, and risk mitigation efforts while ensuring quality, delivery, and compliance standards are met. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Product Development to support new product launches and ongoing production. This position has no direct reports. This position reports to the Director, Direct Sourcing. This role is hybrid and is based in No. Andover, MA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain.
- 7+ years of experience with 5+ years in supply chain operations (industrial/commercial), with expertise in cast iron and valves with 2+ years of experience in a buyer/planner role.
- Commodity experience establishing and implementing strategic plans to deliver world class sourcing of manufactured parts.
- Experience in delivering year-over-year savings in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a Lean/Six Sigma transformation.
- Willingness to travel 25% domestically and internationally as required
Nice To Haves
- International commodity sourcing experience in China, Mexico, and India is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute cost reduction strategies aligned with company goals
- Manage important metrics such as Supplier Quality, Service, Cost, Safety, and Integrity.
- Become the subject matter expert for assigned commodities and associated markets.
- Categorize suppliers as Grow, Maintain, or Rationalize, and implement appropriate strategies.
- Create and manage a Sourcing Cost Reduction Program (PPV & VAVE) project funnel.
- Develop and maintain a supply chain roadmap, supporting transitions and continuous improvements.
- Lead supplier negotiations and project implementation for assigned commodities.
- Develop relationships with our teams (Engineering, Product Management) and external suppliers.
- Provide escalation support for site purchasing managers and improve supplier performance through global leverage.
- Maintain a Supplier Risk Management Program, focusing on capacity, quality, and delivery.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Continued professional development opportunities
- Educational reimbursement
- Fitness reimbursements
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
