Senior Commodity Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Senior Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies for raw materials and components. This role ensures cost-effective procurement, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while supporting the company’s production and sustainability goals.

Job Description

• Commodity Strategy Development - Develop and implement sourcing strategies for plastic commodities (e.g., cable, harness etc ) aligned with business objectives.
• Supplier Management - Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and compliance standards are met. Lead supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Market Intelligence - Monitor global market trends, price fluctuations, and supply chain risks in the plastics industry. Provide insights and forecasts to internal stakeholders.
• Cost Optimization - Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternative sourcing, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with product development and operational needs.
• Sustainability & Compliance - Ensure sourcing practices comply with environmental regulations and support the company’s sustainability goals, including recycled and bio-based plastics.
• Data Analysis & Reporting - Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market indices. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management.

Job Requirements :

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation

Commodity

Process Improvement

Quality Improvement

Problem Solving

Procurement

Communication Skills

Supply Chain Management

Data Analytics

Manufacturing