Commodity Manager

Commodity ManagerOur organization is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for key components. The successful candidate will drive hardware delivery through the product life cycle, from requirements development to on-time delivery, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. This role involves analyzing industry trends to reduce costs, mitigate supply chain risks, and maintain continuity of supply for the benefit of our customers.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements and statements of work.Drive hardware delivery through the product life cycle, from requirements development to on-dock delivery.Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to identify and execute projects that reduce cost and mitigate supply chain risks.Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies.Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals.Drive financial modeling of large and complex deals.Evaluate and monitor critical supplier performance, including financial health, quality, on-time delivery, and cost.Ensure orders are released and on schedule to meet the needs of the production system.Lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, and follow-up activity coordination.Travel as needed (domestic & international).Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field.Experience: 4+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, and operational/financial analysis. Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff. Prior experience in supply chain procuring machined parts, optics, harnessing, valves, motors, battery, hardware, or equivalent technical commodities.Technical Skills: Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Python. Experience using multiple ERP or other equivalent procurement tools.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field.Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.Export Control RequirementDue to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.