Regional Commodity Manager

Galloup•Grand Rapids, MI

20d

About The Position

Reporting to the General Manager and collaborating closely with the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Purchasing and Pricing Manager, the Regional Commodity Manager is responsible for supporting the company's growth and profitability goals through strategic procurement and market analysis. This role also involves significant support to the sales team and ownership of relationships with commodity partners, positioning it as a key sales and supplier engagement role.

Requirements

3 years of experience in electrical distribution or related industry, inside sales, outside sales or commodity management
High school diploma or GED
Ability to use standard office equipment, proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel; strong analytical skills; understand how inventory calculations work; understand inventory forecasting and modeling; strong understanding of commodities markets
Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment; ability to prioritize, document processes and track progress
Self-motivated; ability to work collaboratively with the entire organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; manage supplier relationships within territory
Ability to see, talk and hear
Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
Must be able to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in commodity management
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Engage with account managers and/or sales managers to develop strategies for winning large projects
Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and regional rep agencies
Develop procurement strategies for electrical commodities
Negotiate the best possible price and terms with suppliers
Oversee inventory levels to prevent shortages and excesses
Review inventory turns and surplus, making order point adjustments as needed
Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and pricing fluctuations
Collaborate with internal teams to understand supply needs and ensure seamless procurement processes with purchasing
Interact with sales managers and territory/location managers to understand specific market trends and dynamics and develop local strategies to profitably grow the business
Support the sales team with product information, pricing, and availability
Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide solutions
Assist in forecasting sales trends to ensure adequate inventory levels
Participate in promotional activities to showcase products and generate sales leads
Analyze key vendor performance and develop strategies for improving category health
Ensure proactive cost competitiveness and analyze forward buy opportunities
Track performance for manufacturer incentive programs and create cross-reference tables for strategic vendors and products
Develop and track KPIs and report quarterly results and trends to team
Provide technical solutions to account managers and support various vendor and industry events
Perform other duties as assigned