Commodity Management Advisor

Job Overview

This role involves applying expertise in supply chain management, specifically in commodity management. Responsibilities include maintaining global or regional oversight of strategic commodities, developing procurement strategies, and acting as the primary interface with suppliers for negotiations and relationship management. The position focuses on ensuring continuity of supply, cost optimization, and process improvements while influencing internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain global or regional responsibility for strategic commodities, including price/value determination, negotiations, and terms.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies covering competitive analysis, supplier selection, and pricing.
• Act as primary interface with suppliers for relationship management, contract negotiations, performance reviews, and business development.
• Source products and services to ensure supply continuity and lowest cost solutions.
• Lead commodity council negotiations, customer material commitments, and provide cost analysis reporting to senior management.
• Assist in team development, recruitment, training, and mentoring.
• Manage global commodity negotiation processes, data flow for pricing fluctuations, and strategic market analysis.
• Drive process improvements, develop IT tools, and perform bid activities for complex bids.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of marketplace conditions for strategic commodities, including industry pricing and technology trends.
• Strong skills in negotiation, supplier analysis, and strategic planning.
• Experience in supply chain management, procurement, and contract management.
• Ability to lead teams, influence executives, and manage complex problems within established standards.
• Familiarity with analytical tools, IT systems for commodity management, and business process development.