Sr Commodity Manager/Strategic Sourcing

Title: Senior Commodity Manager
Location: Eufaula, Alabama (Onsite, relocation considered)
Employment: Full-time, Direct Hire
Compensation: ~Experience base + bonus + benefits

Position Summary

The Senior Commodity Manager will lead sourcing strategy for high-impact, global commodities. This highly visible role drives supplier partnerships, cost and cash improvements, quality and delivery performance, and supports early supplier involvement in new product development. The position requires a proven strategic negotiator who thrives at the intersection of sourcing, operations, and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and administer complex procurement contracts, delivering cost savings, service, and technology outcomes.

• Select, appoint, and manage a high-performing supply base aligned to company objectives.

• Develop and oversee supplier performance management, including quality, delivery, cost, and process flexibility.

• Lead audits, site visits, and supplier scorecard reviews; resolve quality issues and continuity-of-supply risks.

• Serve as sourcing voice in NPI projects , qualifying new/updated materials and coordinating approvals with Engineering and Quality.

• Implement commodity procurement plans and ensure smooth supplier transitions.

• Set and monitor inventory targets; forecast demand swings and minimize scrap/obsolescence.

• Lead Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and kanban initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Logistics) to align sourcing with business needs.

• Research new materials and processes; influence design to ensure low-cost, high-quality, on-time solutions.

• Monitor market, logistics, and regulatory changes; provide leadership with risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with trade and international shipping requirements (Country of Origin, HTS codes).

• Provide day-to-day direction to buyers; elevate sourcing discipline across the business.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: 7+ years in commodity management, procurement, or strategic sourcing with complex contract negotiations.

• Skills & Knowledge:

  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.

  • Expertise in supplier performance management, cost savings, and continuous improvement.

  • Knowledge of mechanical/electrical components and manufacturing processes.

  • Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (JDE preferred).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  • Ability to manage projects from strategy through implementation.

  • Willingness for domestic and occasional international travel.

Why Join

• Direct impact on strategic supply chain performance and new product introductions.

• High visibility across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality.

• Competitive compensation and benefits with clear growth runway to Director/Senior Director .

Apply confidentially: [email protected]
Text: 408-755-5423