Principal Commodities Manager

Boston Dynamics • Waltham, MA

2d • $134,400 - $200,000

About The Position

The Principal Commodities Manager is a senior-level procurement professional responsible for developing and executing global commodity strategies that drive long-term value, resiliency, and innovation across the supply base. Responsible for developing and executing global commodity strategies that drive long-term value and resilience across the supply base. This role shapes functional direction by influencing sourcing decisions across multiple product lines and managing key strategic supplier relationships. As a recognized authority, the Principal Commodity Manager advises leadership and engineering stakeholders on advanced cost modeling, market intelligence, and risk mitigation. The role balances strategic advisory with hands-on execution to ensure supply continuity in a scaling, high-growth environment.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in global commodity sourcing, supplier strategy, and contract development.
• Demonstrated sourcing experience with critical robotics components such as actuators, sensors, and motion control systems.
• Ability to lead functional sourcing strategies and initiatives with significant financial or operational impact.
• Strong command of cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and supplier economics.
• Skilled in managing complex supplier relationships, conflict resolution, and long-term performance outcomes.
• High proficiency with ERP and procurement analytics systems; able to influence system design or data structure decisions.
• Executive presence and communication skills for cross-functional influence and strategic alignment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and supplier initiatives at a functional or multi-regional level.

Nice To Haves

• Master's preferred
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead global commodity strategies across multiple product lines and categories with high business impact.
• Develop long-term commodity strategies to support business needs and proactively educate stakeholders on market intelligence and cost developments.
• Act as the commercial lead for critical or high-risk suppliers, managing strategic negotiations and multi-year supply agreements.
• Identify and assess global supply market trends and cost drivers to inform functional sourcing direction.
• Partner with engineering, product, and operations leaders to ensure procurement decisions align with product roadmaps and business goals.
• Lead or co-lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, councils, design-for-cost efforts, or make-versus-buy evaluations.
• Anticipate and mitigate supplier risks, including geopolitical, financial, capacity, and compliance risks.
• Develop and monitor advanced supplier performance metrics and initiate improvement plans or transitions as needed.
• Support new product introductions (NPIs) by ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and components.
• Establish and maintain ERP and procurement systems accuracy across complex sourcing structures.
• Mentor and guide procurement professionals across levels to promote knowledge sharing and functional excellence.

Benefits

• Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure.
• Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees