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 (México)
🏢 Nidec Motor
📍 México