Product Manager - Commodities (Las Vegas, NV)

Sonepar•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Product Manager - Commodities drives profitable commodity growth, primarily focused on large and complex wire and conduit opportunities. The role manages quote opportunities and awarded commodity sales orders, working with the Director of Purchasing, partner vendors, QED Operations leadership, and the sales department to meet customer needs while maintaining profitability. It also leads category strategy, sourcing, supplier relationships, purchasing oversight, and performance analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
5–8+ years of experience in commodity category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
Strong understanding of electrical products, supply markets, and industry dynamics.
Data-driven decision-making skills.
Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
High integrity and ability to build effective relationships.
Ability to implement and influence change across functional groups.
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical distribution, manufacturing, or industrial supply.
Experience managing electrical product categories such as wire and cable.
Experience working in a multi-branch or multi-region electrical distribution environment.
Exposure to national supplier programs and rebate structures.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a commodity category strategy aligned with company objectives.
Monitor commodity market trends, including copper, steel, and PVC, as well as supply chain risks.
Manage strategic supplier relationships, including negotiations, contracts, rebates, and long-term partnership agreements.
Drive sourcing initiatives to improve total landed cost, margin performance, and working capital efficiency.
Coordinate, prepare, and close commodity opportunities in response to requests for quotes.
Partner with the sales team to book orders based on market feedback, customer needs, and vendor support.
Manage commodity orders from purchase order through final fulfillment.
Serve as the local expert for commodity services and solutions.
Promote and develop new services to differentiate QED Electric in the markets it serves.
Analyze competitor products, services, and pricing to identify strategic opportunities.
Build relationships with sales teams, branch managers, and regional sales leadership.
Oversee purchasing activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
Update purchase orders as shipments arrive and resolve discrepancies.
Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
Evaluate supplier performance across pricing, service levels, lead times, quality, and innovation.
Use data and analytics to track category performance, supplier metrics, inventory turns, and financial outcomes.