7,423 Commodity Manager jobs in the United States

**Our client is seeking an experienced IT Commodity Manager to support and be responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for the IT category.**
**Job Title: IT Commodity Manager**
**Location: Remote**
The person in this position would be recognized as a sourcing expert for Technology-related categories, would liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals and partner in developing sourcing strategies
The goal is to be value-added sourcing partners to the business. Additional responsibilities include negotiating information technology contracts for software licensing, telecom, data center and computer hardware and server products and related maintenance and support services that may be site specific or have global reach. The position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing. The IT Commodity Manager may recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing and will exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action
**Skills Required**
**Strategic Sourcing**
+ Develop, manage and execute strategies for the IT Category
+ Conduct RFP and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance within company policies
+ Collaborate with IT/Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs to optimize value with WD's supply base
+ Conduct spend/contract/proposal analysis for supply of software licensing, computer hardware, servers, data center and telecom services and present recommendation's to Procurement and IT leadership team
+ Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements (MSA's) , Statements of Work (SOW's) , Change Orders (CO's) balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
+ Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Digital purchasing power
+ Research market intelligence to understand cost drivers and market trends
**Category Management**
+ Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of technology products and services at the highest value benefit to the company
+ Cultivate, enhance, and deepen cross functional stakeholder relationships at all levels serving as the subject matter expert on behalf of the procurement organization
+ Actively monitor internal/external trends, synthesize and distill the business intelligence into actionable opportunities and pipeline projects that can and will be delivered Digital's bottom line on an ongoing basis
**Supplier Management**
+ Manage supplier relationships with a focus on supply/contract and cost management
+ Lead supplier performance business reviews on a quarterly basis to enhance performance delivery from strategic partners
+ Mediate supplier issues and resolve supplier contract disputes as needed
+ Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category
**Contract Management**
+ Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems
+ Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
+ Act as liaison between Legal and the business
**Education and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree with 5+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in software, hardware and telecommunications procurements
+ Consulting experience a plus
+ Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required
+ Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle)
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Our client is seeking an experienced IT Commodity Manager to support and be responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for the IT category.**
**Job Title: IT Commodity Manager**
**Location: Remote**
The person in this position would be recognized as a sourcing expert for Technology-related categories, would liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals and partner in developing sourcing strategies
The goal is to be value-added sourcing partners to the business. Additional responsibilities include negotiating information technology contracts for software licensing, telecom, data center and computer hardware and server products and related maintenance and support services that may be site specific or have global reach. The position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing. The IT Commodity Manager may recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing and will exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action
**Skills Required**
**Strategic Sourcing**
+ Develop, manage and execute strategies for the IT Category
+ Conduct RFP and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance within company policies
+ Collaborate with IT/Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs to optimize value with WD's supply base
+ Conduct spend/contract/proposal analysis for supply of software licensing, computer hardware, servers, data center and telecom services and present recommendation's to Procurement and IT leadership team
+ Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements (MSA's) , Statements of Work (SOW's) , Change Orders (CO's) balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
+ Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Digital purchasing power
+ Research market intelligence to understand cost drivers and market trends
**Category Management**
+ Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of technology products and services at the highest value benefit to the company
+ Cultivate, enhance, and deepen cross functional stakeholder relationships at all levels serving as the subject matter expert on behalf of the procurement organization
+ Actively monitor internal/external trends, synthesize and distill the business intelligence into actionable opportunities and pipeline projects that can and will be delivered Digital's bottom line on an ongoing basis
**Supplier Management**
+ Manage supplier relationships with a focus on supply/contract and cost management
+ Lead supplier performance business reviews on a quarterly basis to enhance performance delivery from strategic partners
+ Mediate supplier issues and resolve supplier contract disputes as needed
+ Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category
**Contract Management**
+ Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems
+ Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
+ Act as liaison between Legal and the business
**Education and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree with 5+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in software, hardware and telecommunications procurements
+ Consulting experience a plus
+ Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required
+ Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle)
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Our client is seeking an experienced IT Commodity Manager to support and be responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for the IT category.**
**Job Title: IT Commodity Manager**
**Location: Remote**
The person in this position would be recognized as a sourcing expert for Technology-related categories, would liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals and partner in developing sourcing strategies
The goal is to be value-added sourcing partners to the business. Additional responsibilities include negotiating information technology contracts for software licensing, telecom, data center and computer hardware and server products and related maintenance and support services that may be site specific or have global reach. The position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing. The IT Commodity Manager may recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing and will exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action
**Skills Required**
**Strategic Sourcing**
+ Develop, manage and execute strategies for the IT Category
+ Conduct RFP and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance within company policies
+ Collaborate with IT/Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs to optimize value with WD's supply base
+ Conduct spend/contract/proposal analysis for supply of software licensing, computer hardware, servers, data center and telecom services and present recommendation's to Procurement and IT leadership team
+ Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements (MSA's) , Statements of Work (SOW's) , Change Orders (CO's) balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
+ Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Digital purchasing power
+ Research market intelligence to understand cost drivers and market trends
**Category Management**
+ Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of technology products and services at the highest value benefit to the company
+ Cultivate, enhance, and deepen cross functional stakeholder relationships at all levels serving as the subject matter expert on behalf of the procurement organization
+ Actively monitor internal/external trends, synthesize and distill the business intelligence into actionable opportunities and pipeline projects that can and will be delivered Digital's bottom line on an ongoing basis
**Supplier Management**
+ Manage supplier relationships with a focus on supply/contract and cost management
+ Lead supplier performance business reviews on a quarterly basis to enhance performance delivery from strategic partners
+ Mediate supplier issues and resolve supplier contract disputes as needed
+ Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category
**Contract Management**
+ Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems
+ Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
+ Act as liaison between Legal and the business
**Education and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree with 5+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in software, hardware and telecommunications procurements
+ Consulting experience a plus
+ Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required
+ Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle)
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Our client is seeking an experienced IT Commodity Manager to support and be responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for the IT category.**
**Job Title: IT Commodity Manager**
**Location: Remote**
The person in this position would be recognized as a sourcing expert for Technology-related categories, would liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals and partner in developing sourcing strategies
The goal is to be value-added sourcing partners to the business. Additional responsibilities include negotiating information technology contracts for software licensing, telecom, data center and computer hardware and server products and related maintenance and support services that may be site specific or have global reach. The position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing. The IT Commodity Manager may recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing and will exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action
**Skills Required**
**Strategic Sourcing**
+ Develop, manage and execute strategies for the IT Category
+ Conduct RFP and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance within company policies
+ Collaborate with IT/Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs to optimize value with WD's supply base
+ Conduct spend/contract/proposal analysis for supply of software licensing, computer hardware, servers, data center and telecom services and present recommendation's to Procurement and IT leadership team
+ Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements (MSA's) , Statements of Work (SOW's) , Change Orders (CO's) balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
+ Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Digital purchasing power
+ Research market intelligence to understand cost drivers and market trends
**Category Management**
+ Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of technology products and services at the highest value benefit to the company
+ Cultivate, enhance, and deepen cross functional stakeholder relationships at all levels serving as the subject matter expert on behalf of the procurement organization
+ Actively monitor internal/external trends, synthesize and distill the business intelligence into actionable opportunities and pipeline projects that can and will be delivered Digital's bottom line on an ongoing basis
**Supplier Management**
+ Manage supplier relationships with a focus on supply/contract and cost management
+ Lead supplier performance business reviews on a quarterly basis to enhance performance delivery from strategic partners
+ Mediate supplier issues and resolve supplier contract disputes as needed
+ Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category
**Contract Management**
+ Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems
+ Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
+ Act as liaison between Legal and the business
**Education and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree with 5+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in software, hardware and telecommunications procurements
+ Consulting experience a plus
+ Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required
+ Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle)
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Our client is seeking an experienced IT Commodity Manager to support and be responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for the IT category.**
**Job Title: IT Commodity Manager**
**Location: Remote**
The person in this position would be recognized as a sourcing expert for Technology-related categories, would liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals and partner in developing sourcing strategies
The goal is to be value-added sourcing partners to the business. Additional responsibilities include negotiating information technology contracts for software licensing, telecom, data center and computer hardware and server products and related maintenance and support services that may be site specific or have global reach. The position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing. The IT Commodity Manager may recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing and will exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action
**Skills Required**
**Strategic Sourcing**
+ Develop, manage and execute strategies for the IT Category
+ Conduct RFP and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance within company policies
+ Collaborate with IT/Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs to optimize value with WD's supply base
+ Conduct spend/contract/proposal analysis for supply of software licensing, computer hardware, servers, data center and telecom services and present recommendation's to Procurement and IT leadership team
+ Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements (MSA's) , Statements of Work (SOW's) , Change Orders (CO's) balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
+ Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Digital purchasing power
+ Research market intelligence to understand cost drivers and market trends
**Category Management**
+ Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of technology products and services at the highest value benefit to the company
+ Cultivate, enhance, and deepen cross functional stakeholder relationships at all levels serving as the subject matter expert on behalf of the procurement organization
+ Actively monitor internal/external trends, synthesize and distill the business intelligence into actionable opportunities and pipeline projects that can and will be delivered Digital's bottom line on an ongoing basis
**Supplier Management**
+ Manage supplier relationships with a focus on supply/contract and cost management
+ Lead supplier performance business reviews on a quarterly basis to enhance performance delivery from strategic partners
+ Mediate supplier issues and resolve supplier contract disputes as needed
+ Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category
**Contract Management**
+ Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems
+ Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
+ Act as liaison between Legal and the business
**Education and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree with 5+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in software, hardware and telecommunications procurements
+ Consulting experience a plus
+ Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required
+ Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle)
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Our client is seeking an experienced IT Commodity Manager to support and be responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for the IT category.**
**Job Title: IT Commodity Manager**
**Location: Remote**
The person in this position would be recognized as a sourcing expert for Technology-related categories, would liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals and partner in developing sourcing strategies
The goal is to be value-added sourcing partners to the business. Additional responsibilities include negotiating information technology contracts for software licensing, telecom, data center and computer hardware and server products and related maintenance and support services that may be site specific or have global reach. The position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing. The IT Commodity Manager may recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing and will exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action
**Skills Required**
**Strategic Sourcing**
+ Develop, manage and execute strategies for the IT Category
+ Conduct RFP and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance within company policies
+ Collaborate with IT/Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs to optimize value with WD's supply base
+ Conduct spend/contract/proposal analysis for supply of software licensing, computer hardware, servers, data center and telecom services and present recommendation's to Procurement and IT leadership team
+ Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements (MSA's) , Statements of Work (SOW's) , Change Orders (CO's) balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
+ Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Digital purchasing power
+ Research market intelligence to understand cost drivers and market trends
**Category Management**
+ Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of technology products and services at the highest value benefit to the company
+ Cultivate, enhance, and deepen cross functional stakeholder relationships at all levels serving as the subject matter expert on behalf of the procurement organization
+ Actively monitor internal/external trends, synthesize and distill the business intelligence into actionable opportunities and pipeline projects that can and will be delivered Digital's bottom line on an ongoing basis
**Supplier Management**
+ Manage supplier relationships with a focus on supply/contract and cost management
+ Lead supplier performance business reviews on a quarterly basis to enhance performance delivery from strategic partners
+ Mediate supplier issues and resolve supplier contract disputes as needed
+ Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category
**Contract Management**
+ Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems
+ Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
+ Act as liaison between Legal and the business
**Education and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree with 5+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in software, hardware and telecommunications procurements
+ Consulting experience a plus
+ Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required
+ Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle)
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Commodity Manager
Company : Safran Electrical & Power
Job field : Purchasing
Location : Sarasota , Florida , United States
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : Bachelor's Degree
Required experience : More than 5 years
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
Salary range : NA
# 2025-162069
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**Job Description**
Summary:
The commodity manager is responsible to develop and execute the purchasing strategy for the assigned commodity, taking into consideration site and division objectives to ensure alignment with overall business goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Strategy Development and Implementation:
Define and deploy the purchasing strategy.
Implement a roadmap that aligns with corporate and division objectives across various business lines.
Consolidate and analyze purchasing data.
Monitor market segmentation and trends.
Identify performance improvement drivers, such as operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Supplier Management:
Based on operational performance and competitiveness, define the supplier target panel for the division.
Manage sourcing for current or future business needs in collaboration with the NPI Commodity Manager
Assess and mitigate risks related to the commodity
- Contract Negotiation:
Negotiate long-term and global trade agreements in line with division expectations.
Focus on cost savings, liability and accountability for performance.
Optimize working capital through logistics solutions, safety stock, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and more.
- Cost optimization & Value creation:
Identify cost saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply chain stability
Implement contract clauses that drive continuous improvement and innovation from suppliers
- Supplier Performance Monitoring:
Consolidate and report on supplier performance for the commodities managed.
Support cross-purchasing initiatives within SEP or Safran Group.
**Complementary Description**
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: . We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
**Job Requirements**
Required Education and/or Experience
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Purchasing, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in purchasing negotiations within a fast-paced manufacturing sector such as aerospace, automotive, high-tech.
- Proven experience in sourcing or commodity management
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultural and geographical borders, ensuring alignment and collaboration within teams.
Required Knowledge/Skills
- Must be a proactive leader.
- Proven negotiation skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain successful supplier relationships.
- Ability to identify, recommend, and implement strategic improvements in organizational structure, procedures, and workflows.
- Strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal, with the ability to convey information effectively.
- Proficient in ERP systems and procurement tools (Excel)
- Experience in contract management and production-related commodity negotiations.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional and international business teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 4 years of management or supervisory experience working within a matrixed organization and with international teams.
- Extensive knowledge of the aerospace industry, with experience in how the Purchasing and Supply Chain functions support and contribute to overall business objectives.
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical and controlling capabilities.
Work Environment:
Open space office ( sit position 80% of the time) + shop floor eventually + 5-10% of travel
**Company Information**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
**Locate your future workplace**
2250 Whitfield Ave34243
Sarasota
Florida United States
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**Working at Abbott**
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
+ Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
+ Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
+ An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
+ Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save ( student debt program, and FreeU ( education benefit- an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
+ A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
+ A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
**The Opportunity**
This position works out of our Pleasanton location in the Heart Failure division. In Abbott's Heart Failure (HF) business, we're developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned commodities within the Heart Failure division. This role ensures continuity of supply while driving key performance metrics such as quality, delivery, cost, diversity, and sustainability. The Commodity Manager acts as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, driving the "One Procurement" model and delivering value through innovation, cost savings, and supplier partnerships. 
**What** **You'll** **Work On**
+ Develop and implement global sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
+ Develops alternate sources as necessary to ensure a steady flow of materials and cost competitiveness
+ Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities and process improvements. 
+ Negotiate, execute, and manage supplier contracts and relationships.
+ Evaluate supplier capabilities, conduct value analysis, and manage supplier performance.
+ Lead and support complex RFPs and procurement projects. 
+ Develops risk management strategies and recommends short and long terms strategies with defined risk/benefit strategies. 
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and quality. 
+ Monitor and forecast market trends and cost drivers for assigned commodities. 
+ Educate internal stakeholders on procurement tools, processes, and compliance.
+ Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethics, and regulatory requirements. 
**Required** **Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years) in Engineering, Science, Business, or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
+ 4+ years of procurement and Functional experience
+ Project management skills.
+ Excellent people skills, Excellent problem-solving skills and Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs.
+ Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
+ Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills.
**Preferred** **Qualifications**
+ 5+ years of experience in Procurement, sourcing, or engineering/manufacturing experience 
+ Experience sourcing or managing complex components
+ CPM certification desired
+ Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment 
+ In depth experience in contract management
+ Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
+ Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization 
+ Strong procurement skills including spend analysis, negotiations, supplier relationship 
+ Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner 
+ Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
+ Advance Commands of English __
+ Ability to travel approximately up to 40%, including internationally
Apply Now ( more about our** **health and wellness** **benefits** **, which provide the security to help you and your family** **live** **full lives** **: ** ( your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 - $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Commodity Manager
Company : Safran Cabin
Job field : Purchasing
Location : Huntington Beach , California , United States
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : Bachelor's Degree
Required experience : More than 8 years
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
Spoken language(s) :
English Fluent
Salary range : $90K - $142K USD
# 2025-161934
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**Job Description**
Hybrid work schedule, must be within the local Costa Mesa, CA area.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that
The Commodity Manager is responsible for the Commodity Strategy that will be or will have been established for assigned commodities in the Branch and will oversee a group of strategic suppliers that constitute the Safran Cabin supply base.
The Commodity Manager defines, deploys and governs, in full alignment with the Branch Strategic Purchasing vision & strategy, the strategic supplier base primarily referenced 'Preferred or Essential' according to the applicable Supplier Status management Group procedures, working closely with the needs of the Purchasing managers from the Branch Operating Sites. The Commodity Manager settles and concludes the Negotiation Terms, Performance and Long Term Agreement on behalf of the Branch Legal entities. The Commodity Manager builds and leads the Suppliers Performance Review and Commodity Strategy Reviews and reports on a regular basis in the dedicated Strategic Purchasing Committee. In the frame of the mission entrusted to him, the Commodity Manager reports directly to the Branch Strategic Purchasing VP.
Responsible for the Commodity Strategy
- For a defined list of commodities, establishes the Commodity strategy with the full involvement of the other Operating Sites of the Branch, as applicable.
- Defines the sourcing and supplier base strategy (Make or Buy, consolidation, reduction, development of new source).
- Reports, communicates on a regular basis the strategy progress and outputs at the Branch and Divisions leadership levels.
- Consolidates all data related to the commodity from the Sites. Stays abreast of all innovations and technical evolutions with the view to integrate into a supplier management and contractual relationship.
- Builds the planning, KPIs assessment related to the strategy.
- Ensures follow-up of the strategy commodity implementation within the site level.
- For commodities, is the referent externally and internally
Consolidation of data related to the common Strategic Suppliers
- Drives market analysis, outlooks and competition analysis, Turn-Over evolution and dependency ratios from the different sites and for the Branch.
- Operational Performance at each Site:
- On Time Deliveries (SOTD including VLD)
- Quality of the deliveries (SNCR)
- Consolidates the annual Purchasing Performance achieved related to their commodity and builds the visibility on 3 out years.
- Leads with the support of Supplier Development team the risks analysis - including follow-up of the mitigation plan.
**Job Requirements**
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: At least 8 years in the position of Strategic Buyer or Manager, other Commodity Manager role or related function
Computer Skills:
- Advance knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
- Strong knowledge of the Purchasing Process and Supplier Quality Assurance
- Strong knowledge of the technologies and process of the suppliers in their commodities.
- Negotiation skills and capability to adapt
- Good understanding of ERP systems principles
- Notions of Legal
- Management of business relationship for the internal network: openness, listening skills, understand specificities but oriented on global optimization of the results.
- Fluent communication in English, another European language a plus.
- Must know the market linked to the Commodity and understand its technical and technological aspects, as such being an expert in the category.
- Act as a resource for less experienced Commodity Managers
**But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)**
Management of the Suppliers Contractual Relationship
- Prepares and processes Global RFQ: includes the needs and volumes of the concerned sites in the commodity.
- Negotiates the LTA and defines the acceptable Terms and Conditions applicable with support from Branch Contracts.
- Prepares and gets the approval for global sourcing decisions.
- Gets the contract signed by the applicable Legal entities.
- Checks the provisions of the contract are applied and respected by the Sites.
- Twice per year, consolidates the forecast volumes and checks compliance with the allocated volumes.
- Leads an annual capacity survey towards the suppliers on at least a 12 months forecast with the consolidated volumes forecast for all Branch Sites.
- Triggers requests on quality/capacity/process audits and dedicated countermeasures.
- Following escalation processes in place, supports projects/tactical buyers when issues arise with the suppliers.
- Manages the non-performance penalties application with the different sites.
- Communicates and reports monthly to the Branch Strategic Purchasing VP.
Monitoring of the Suppliers Performance
- Reviews non-conformance reports written against his/her suppliers and relays information to them.
- Organizes, defines frequency and prepares the Supplier Performance Review Meeting. In this context, ensures coordination with the sites, Purchasing Quality, Supplier Development Team, Engineering and Program when relevant.
- Supports the Supplier Deve
**Company Information**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
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