Commodity Manager

Job Summary

At Dorman Products, we are seeking an experienced commodity manager to join our global sourcing team. This critical role will play a key part in our company's growth by evaluating, selecting, and developing new suppliers both overseas and domestically.

This is a global role with international travel and off-hours communication with our many international suppliers and the US team.

Primary Duties

• Develop quality relationships with current suppliers, while proactively developing new suppliers.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation and negotiation for R&D and new products, including leading their category strategy for on grow, maintain, reduce and exit regions.
• Successfully negotiate and develop contracts and/or supply agreements with suppliers globally to ensure acceptance of terms and conditions of purchase including compliance with international and domestic regulations.
• Communicate with suppliers on performance improvements, cost reductions and maintenance of best-in-class quality standards.
• Collaborate with Business Development, New Product Development, Engineering, Quality and Purchasing in managing supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Maintain continuous in-depth knowledge of international market condition, industry trends and developing technologies related to key commodities.
• Travel domestically and internationally to evaluate and develop suppliers.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to solve problems, be resourceful, and adapt to an ever-changing global business environment.
• This position will manage multiple projects simultaneously and reports out to the team via phone, Teams, Zoom, and other communication channels.
• Candidates must understand international travel and have excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Education / Experience

Qualified candidates have 5 or more years of experience in global sourcing.

Ideal candidate would have experience in raw material metals, Aluminum and steel markets, and market index.