The SDO Commodity Lead is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow for a designated commodity portfolio by leading supplier risk management, shortage recovery, escalation management, and cross-functional execution. This role serves as the primary point of contact between suppliers, Purchasing, SQE, Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing Plants, and Supply Planning to proactively identify risks and drive sustainable solutions that protect production.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supplier delivery performance for assigned commodities
Lead shortage management activities and develop recovery plans to prevent production disruptions
Monitor supplier capacity, inventory, logistics performance, and overall health of supply
Conduct risk assessments and escalate critical issues through the appropriate governance channels
Coordinate cross-functional recovery actions with Purchasing, SQE, Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Plant Operations
Track and communicate supplier recovery plans, milestones, and execution status.
Support launch programs, engineering changes, and capacity expansion initiatives
Analyze supplier performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities
Facilitate executive-level reporting and provide concise risk summaries to leadership
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on resiliency, inventory optimization, and supplier performance
Support supplier audits, business reviews,



and crisis management activities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
Min 8 years of experience in supply chain, supplier management, purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, or operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing escalations
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and data analysis tools
Preferred Qualifications
Automotive industry experience
Knowledge of supplier risk management and manufacturing operations
Experience with launch management, shortage recovery, and executive reporting
Understanding logistics, material planning, supplier quality, and procurement processes
Key Competencies
Leadership & Influence
Risk Management
Strategic Thinking
Operational Excellence
Executive Communication
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Data-Driven Decision Making
Continuous Improvement
Success Measures
Production disruption avoidance
Supplier delivery performance improvement.
Reduction in critical shortages and escalations
On-time recovery plan execution
Improved supplier risk health metrics
Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction

📌 SDO Commodity Lead (Ciudad de México)
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📍 Ciudad de México