Senior Commodity Buyer, Direct Materials

JOBS AVAILABLE

• Sr. Commodity Buyer, Metal Fabrication (Stampings, Castings, Forgings)
• Sr. Commodity Buyer, Mechanical
• Sr. Commodity Buyer, Electrical

SUMMARY

We are building out a team and seeking 3 Senior Commodity Buyers with a background in mechanical, metal fabrication, and/or electrical commodities to support manufacturing sites and customer‑driven projects. This role combines strategic commodity management with hands‑on sourcing execution to develop commodity sourcing strategies, manage & develop suppliers, and ensure critical materials are procured competitively and delivered in alignment with production and project requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own assigned commodity areas across mechanical, metal fabrication, and/or electrical components, supporting multiple manufacturing sites and project requirements.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with engineering requirements, supply risk, cost competitiveness, and business priorities.
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, and supply planning to understand technical requirements, evaluate supplier capabilities, and support new and existing programs.
• Lead the full RFx lifecycle (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including supplier identification, technical and commercial clarification, proposal evaluation, and sourcing recommendations.
• Conduct cost analysis and supplier benchmarking to drive sourcing competitiveness for both standard and engineered components.
• Lead commercial negotiations in accordance with procurement policies, including pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier performance through structured reporting, monitoring delivery, quality, and responsiveness, and resolving or escalating issues as needed.
• Support manufacturing and project execution, ensuring materials are sourced and delivered in alignment with production schedules and project milestones.
• Manage procurement activities related to engineering changes, scope adjustments, and variation requests, ensuring commercial and contractual alignment.
• Support ongoing business transformation initiatives, including integration of new sites, systems, and processes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain purchase orders, contracts, and documentation in compliance with internal procurement governance and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of procurement or commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience sourcing any of the following: electrical, mechanical, stampings, castings, forgings, sheet metal
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with cost analysis and reporting
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influence skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, production-driven and engineered-to-order project-based environment
• Willingness to travel up to 25%