Commodity Manager

Hace 3 días

Estado de Tamaulipas, Estado de Tamaulipas, México Nidec Motor Corporation Jornada completa

Commodity Manager

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