Commodity Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Volumetric Building Companies Full time
Job Title: Commodity Manager

Volumetric Building Companies is seeking a highly skilled Commodity Manager to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing and supplier strategies to ensure optimal supply base optimization and improvement to cost, quality, and service.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Develop sourcing strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements.
  • Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills are required to present to senior management, build relationships, and become an influencer in major strategic decisions.
  • Strong negotiations skills are essential in this role, with the ability to negotiate complex global contracts.
  • Provide stakeholders with relevant and timely market trends and analyses, such as commodity and currency trends.
  • A thorough understanding of manufacturing practices and the ability to understand product specifications and features are essential to success in this position.
Requirements:
  • Demonstrated project management experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a strategic sourcing role within a manufacturing industry.
  • Experience leading cross-functional & geographically dispersed teams preferred.
  • Sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of simultaneous projects.
  • Solid analytical skills to understand market dynamics and business requirements.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey ideas and processes.
  • Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results.
  • Ability to complete work assignments accurately and quickly; ability to manage more than one initiative at once.
  • Ability to perform analysis and interpret data into actionable steps.
  • Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally.
We Offer:
  • Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs.
  • 401(k) program with employer matching.
  • Employee referral programs with charitable donations.
  • Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities.

VBC is a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, and or local laws.



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