Global Commodity Manager

The Global Commodity Manager leads global material sourcing and supplier management, develops commodity strategies that reduce supply chain complexity and meet cost-saving targets, and plays a key role in project management. This role requires proven global sourcing experience and comfort traveling internationally, including to Asia and India, to manage the supplier base for assigned commodities, identify best-in-class domestic and international suppliers for critical components, and partner cross-functionally to improve supplier performance and total cost of ownership. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned to business goals Manage an annual spend portfolio of $30M+ within assigned categories Build sourcing roadmaps, should-cost models, and TCO analyses Lead RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate global contracts and pricing Deliver annual cost reduction and productivity targets Manage strategic supplier relationships, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews Monitor supply risk and develop mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance on NPD and sourcing initiatives Lead VA/VE and continuous improvement projects Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management, including 5+ years managing global suppliers Required experience in global sourcing of castings, forgings, and processed products Proven success negotiating contracts and delivering cost savings Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar) CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent certification preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Bluewater Hayes Inc.