Commodity Manager

6 days ago

St Joseph, MI, United States COLSON GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC Full time
Description

Job Summary

Colson operates in a high mix and high SKU count environment that includes purchasing raw commodities, components, finished goods and services for over 30,000 active SKUs. We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Commodity Manager to lead procurement activities and drive cost-effective sourcing initiatives for assigned categories and projects. This role involves identifying suppliers, negotiating agreements, managing key vendor relationships, ensuring the consistent supply of high-quality materials and services and leading key sourcing projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, strategy development, project management, negotiations, communications and the ability to analyze detailed market and pricing data. This position will report to and work with the Global Commodity Director. This is an onsite position based in our Saint Joseph, MI location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability.

• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve optimal value.

• Lead RFQ's with the goal to reduce supplier count and generate category savings

• Lead supply base global footprint optimization projects

• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Interact with stakeholders (Product Management, Engineering, Sales, & operation leaders) to understand sourcing needs, timelines and optimize product planning requirements.

• Conduct market research to stay informed of material price trends.

• Manage supplier risk, including audits and contingency planning.

• Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

• Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier databases, and procurement records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Proficiency with sourcing tools and ERP systems. Colson used Epicor.

• Knowledge of global sourcing practices and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic understanding of various manufacturing processes (i.e. metal forming, casting, molding, machining, assembly, finishing, etc.).

• Proficient oral and written communication skills (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

• Demonstrated history of thriving in a high pace, demanding environment.

Note*

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. The position requires operating or working around heavy equipment, which if performed while under the influence of drugs (including marijuana) or alcohol could result in errors in judgment, inattentiveness or diminished coordination, dexterity or composure that could in turn result in mistakes that would endanger the health and safety of you and others.

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