Global Commodity Manager

Global Commodity Manager (GCM) – Electrical

FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

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Position Summary

The Global Commodity Manager (GCM) – Electrical is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for electrical and electromechanical commodities that support FORTNA's automation and material handling solutions.

This role serves as the enterprise expert for assigned categories and partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Delivery, Operations, Estimating, and Executive Leadership to optimize supplier performance, reduce total cost, mitigate risk, and ensure long-term supply continuity.

The ideal candidate combines strong strategic sourcing expertise with experience managing electrical, controls, automation, or electromechanical components in engineered manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Category Management
• Supplier Management & Development
• Commercial Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Supply Chain Risk Management

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or category management.
• Experience sourcing electrical, electromechanical, automation, controls, or industrial manufacturing commodities.
• Proven success leading supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience working in engineered manufacturing, OEM, automation, industrial equipment, or project-based environments.
• Strong analytical, financial, and supplier management skills
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience sourcing motors, sensors, controls, field devices, drives, cables, or electrical assemblies.
• Experience supporting automation, material handling, robotics, or industrial equipment industries.
• Global sourcing and supplier development experience.
• Engineering background or demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• CPSM, APICS, ISM, or equivalent certifications.

Functional Expectations

• Operates with a high degree of autonomy and strategic ownership.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in assigned commodity markets and supply dynamics.
• Drives measurable enterprise impact across cost, risk reduction, supplier performance, innovation, and capacity planning.
• Influences product design, sourcing strategy, supplier landscape, and long-term business direction.
• Balances technical, operational, and commercial priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

The base salary range for this role is $115,900 to $173,800. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.