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Job Summary
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.
Job Description
Role Overview
The Manager,
Commodity oversees sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial performance for one or more commodity categories (e.g., raw materials, components, services, or indirect spend). The role balances strategic planning, execution, and people leadership while partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain.
This position acts as the escalation point for supplier, cost, or capacity issues and ensures commodities are managed in alignment with business needs and market conditions.
The role typically reports to a Director of Procurement, Supply Chain Leader, or Strategic Sourcing Leader, depending on organizational structure.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop Commodity Managers, Buyers, or Sourcing Specialists
Set performance expectations tied to cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives
Conduct performance reviews,
📌 Commodity Manager (Apodaca)
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