Global Commodity Manager

Watts Water•North Andover, MA

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Global Commodity Manager, Tanks and Weldments, is part of the Mega Projects Sourcing team and is responsible for developing and executing long-term global category strategies in data center and adjacent infrastructure markets. The role supports business growth and innovation, supplier development, capacity expansion, and cost competitiveness for pressure vessel materials and components. It reports to the Director of Sourcing, Mega Projects and Light Industrial, and is remote. The role develops global sourcing strategies for valves, valve systems, and components supporting data center and adjacent markets, and partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Product Management on design-to-cost initiatives, early supplier engagement, product development, design innovation, supplier qualification, and sourcing execution. It drives supplier performance, continuous improvement, annual productivity targets, and effective sourcing decisions using analytics, market intelligence, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools, including AI-enabled technologies. The employee works remotely in an office environment and may occasionally be required to travel to the North Andover, Massachusetts office for meetings, training, or as otherwise directed. Domestic and international business travel is required as business needs dictate. The expected salary range is $125,000–$140,000 per year. The position is at will.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Product Management.
Proven success delivering productivity improvements through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives.
Experience developing and implementing category strategies and supplier relationship management programs.
Strong supplier negotiation, contract management, and commercial leadership skills.
Experience supporting global sourcing and low-cost-country sourcing initiatives.
Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality and dependability; ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Ability to follow personnel policies, procedures, and standards; maintain productive, collaborative relationships; and adhere to Watts’ cultural beliefs.
Ability to remain seated and perform repetitive keyboard or mouse tasks for extended periods; move around an office and handle office-related materials; read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry; communicate clearly; operate standard office equipment; and occasionally lift and carry light objects.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
Experience sourcing mechanical infrastructure components in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial infrastructure, HVAC, cooling systems, water distribution systems, or building automation markets.
Experience managing carbon and stainless steel plate, pressure vessel components, tank weldments, boiler tubes, and related technologies.
Experience supporting sourcing transformation, supplier consolidation, or organizational change initiatives.
Experience managing suppliers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager), or another relevant certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for valves, valve systems, and components supporting data center and adjacent markets, addressing supplier risk, productivity, capacity scaling, partnerships, and supplier relationships.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Product Management on design-to-cost initiatives, early supplier engagement, new product development, design innovation, supplier qualification, and sourcing strategy execution.
Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement through supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, performance metrics, and long-term partnerships.
Deliver annual productivity targets through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, value engineering, and supply base optimization.
Use spend analytics, market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools, including AI-enabled technologies, to improve sourcing effectiveness and decision quality.
Collaborate globally across sourcing teams to leverage supplier capabilities, drive standardization, and accelerate supply base development for emerging business opportunities.
Travel domestically and internationally as business requires.
Adhere to Watts values, policies, procedures, cultural beliefs, and applicable laws, codes, regulations, and safety practices.