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

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📌 SDO Commodity Lead (Santa Fe)
🏢 Stellantis
📍 Santa Fe