Commodity Manager

We are looking for a Commodity Manager to support procurement strategy and supplier performance for a Long-term Contract position based in San Antonio, Texas. This role will focus on cost optimization, market intelligence, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen sourcing outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in procurement operations and negotiation while helping ensure supply continuity, quality, and responsiveness across assigned commodity areas.

Responsibilities:
• Lead assigned commodity initiatives to meet annual savings objectives and performance measures that support broader procurement goals.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and sourcing teams to align specifications, supplier capabilities, and category strategies.
• Evaluate market conditions and cost movements on a quarterly basis, translating findings into recommendations for sourcing plans and risk reduction.
• Identify and advance cost-improvement opportunities by collaborating with technical teams on design alternatives, supplier readiness, and efficient product ramp-up.
• Prepare supplier performance insights for recurring business reviews, monitor action items, and support continuous improvement planning.
• Expand the supply base by identifying and helping onboard suppliers with relevant experience to improve competition, supply stability, and flexibility.
• Execute regional sourcing and localization efforts with internal partners and preferred suppliers to improve responsiveness and reduce overall cost.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery results through scorecards and regular reviews, driving corrective actions when service levels fall short.
• Support initiatives that streamline receiving and stocking processes while helping shorten lead times across the supply chain.
• Manage urgent supply issues with planning teams and suppliers by coordinating containment and recovery actions to minimize delivery disruptions.

Qualifications:

• Experience in corporate procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, buying processes, and core procurement functions.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing cost trends, market data, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality, planning, and procurement stakeholders.
• Experience supporting supplier qualification, performance improvement, and risk mitigation activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

$52.25-$60.50 Hourly

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