Commodity Group Manager
On-siteChattanooga, Tennessee, United States or Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Negotiate bulk purchase agreements for copper, aluminum, and steel while managing supplier performance to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and availability. Lead a team of Regional Commodity Managers through mentoring, continuous improvement, and development of talent. Develop and execute multi-regional procurement strategies that align category goals with overall business objectives, including pricing, inventory, and services planning. Mitigate risks related to supplier relationships and market changes to secure long-term partnerships and maintain consistent product availability. Analyze key vendor performance, track KPIs, and report quarterly trends to drive cost competitiveness and forward buy opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams to develop strategies for winning large projects and support the sales team with product information and availability.
Required Qualifications
- 7 years' experience in electrical distribution
- commodity management including negotiation of copper, aluminum, and steel bulk purchase agreements
- pricing contracts
- hedge arrangements
- 2 years' experience in people management role
- Associates degree in related field
- related business and industry experience
- Must be able to travel up to 30%
Desired Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in commodity management
- previous experience developing and executing a multi-regional procurement strategy
- Bachelor's degree
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