Commodity Manager

Company: DSJ Global
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Commodity ManagerLocation: Greater Boston, MAPosition Overview:The Commodity Manager is responsible for implementing the sourcing strategy and making informed sourcing decisions that balance continuity, risk, total landed costs, cycle time, on-time delivery, and product quality. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to optimize purchasing, improve processes, and drive cost-effective solutions.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of purchasing, sourcing, and supplier relationship management for indirect categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve quality, streamline schedules, standardize processes, and reduce costs.
• Lead RFx activities (RFPs, RFQs, etc.) to identify and evaluate alternative suppliers, ensuring uninterrupted supply of goods and services.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and cultivate partnerships with both new and existing suppliers.
• Stay current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends, sharing knowledge with team members and business partners.
• Assess supplier capabilities and develop sources for new technologies and market opportunities in line with evolving business requirements.
• Ensure all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, while safeguarding the company's interests and securing the best value, balancing price, quality, and delivery.Key Competencies & Skills:
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, effectively prioritizing tasks and managing workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong decision-making skills with a sense of urgency to drive timely outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and performing well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in supplier alignment, should-cost analysis, and managing indirect commodities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and guide them towards improved supply strategies.Required Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect purchasing or sourcing within a Manufacturing Organization (preferably within industries including but not limited to; Semiconductor, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial's, Life Sciences including Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology, or Medical Device)
• Experience in contract negotiation and development.
• Experience in a high-tech or semiconductor manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP, with strong computer literacy.
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