Job Description The Manager, Commodity is a mid-level management role responsible for leading commodity management strategy and execution to support cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality, and risk mitigation.
This role manages commodity professionals and/or supplier portfolios and serves as the strategic owner for assigned commodities across sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance.
The Manager, Commodity has a direct impact on cost structure, supply assurance, and alignment between Procurement and broader business objectives.
Responsibilities and duties - Lead, coach, and develop Commodity Managers, Buyers, or Sourcing Specialists - Set performance expectations tied to cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives - Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development planning - Support hiring, onboarding, and capability development.
- Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with business and supply chain objectives - Analyze market trends, capacity, cost drivers, and supply risks - Define sourcing approaches, supplier segmentation, and make buy strategies - Drive competitive sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities - Own strategic supplier relationships within assigned commodities - Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and innovation - Lead business reviews and corrective action plans for underperforming suppliers - Serve as escalation point for supplier issues or disputes - Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance,



and value creation initiatives - Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and commercial agreements - Identify and mitigate supply, geopolitical, and market risks - Partner with Finance to ensure alignment with budgets and forecasts - Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams on design to cost and standardization - Partner with Operations, Quality, and Planning to ensure supply continuity - Support new product introductions and change management activities - Align procurement decisions with operational and customer requirements - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and controls - Standardize sourcing processes, tools, and documentation - Track KPIs related to cost, performance, and supply risk - Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and effectiveness Education, Experience and Skills - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field - 5+ experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least two years in a managerial role - Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers - Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization - Proficiency in procurement software and technology, including ERP systems - Understanding of relevant laws and regulations related to procurement - Certification in procurement or supply chain management is preferred

📌 Commodity Manager Job (Tamaulipas)
🏢 Nidec Motor
📍 Tamaulipas