Commodity Sourcing Manager

Key Responsibilities

Commodity Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Develop, own, and execute multi-year commodity strategies for assigned categories (e.g., metals, plastics, electronic components, sub-assemblies, MRO)
• Monitor commodity market trends, index pricing, and supply/demand dynamics to inform sourcing decisions and financial forecasts
• Build and maintain should-cost models, benchmarking against market rates to validate supplier pricing

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection

• Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes for new and existing commodity requirements across global supply markets
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial health, and risk profile through structured assessments and site audits
• Drive competitive bidding events—including e-auctions—to achieve cost reduction targets and best-value outcomes
• Recommend and onboard qualified suppliers in partnership with Engineering and Supplier Quality teams

Negotiation & Contracting

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, volume commitments, and contractual obligations with suppliers
• Execute Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), and pricing amendments in coordination with Legal and Finance
• Manage annual price reviews, cost-down commitments, and commodity escalation/de-escalation clauses
• Ensure contract compliance and enforce supplier obligations throughout the agreement lifecycle

Supplier Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for the assigned supply base
• Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to assess performance, drive continuous improvement, and align on capacity and roadmap
• Develop and track Supplier Scorecards covering quality (PPM), delivery (OTD), cost, and responsiveness KPIs
• Identify and develop alternate or secondary sources to mitigate single-source risk

Cost Management & Savings Delivery

• Achieve annual cost reduction (ACR) and productivity targets as defined in the procurement operating plan
• Identify and implement value engineering, demand aggregation, and consolidation opportunities
• Maintain commodity spend analytics and deliver regular savings tracking reports to leadership
• Support budgeting and standard cost-setting processes with market-validated material cost inputs

Supply Risk & Business Continuity

• Maintain appropriate safety stock strategies and buffer inventory recommendations for critical commodities
• Drive dual-source and geographic diversification initiatives in collaboration with Operations and Planning
• Participate in S&OP processes to ensure commodity availability aligns with production schedules

Cross-Functional Collaboration & NPI Support

• Partner with Engineering to influence design for cost and supply chain optimization
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Logistics to optimize ordering patterns, lead times, and inventory turns

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required
• CPSM, CSCP, CPP, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing commodity strategies across direct material categories
• Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and long-term supply agreements
• Exposure to global supply markets including Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and procurement technologies (Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, or equivalent)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, should-cost analysis, and spend analytics
• Strong command of sourcing methodologies: RFx management, e-auctions, and category management frameworks
• Working knowledge of commodity indices (LME, CBOT, etc.) and hedging/pricing mechanisms
• Familiarity with quality systems (PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949, ISO 9001) as they relate to supplier qualification

Travel

• Must be willing to travel to Arizona 30-40% of the time

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity)
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms
• The base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $220,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location
• Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options