What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Manager position at Berkshire Grey?
About Us
Berkshire Grey is a pioneer in transformative, AI-enabled robotic solutions to automate online order fulfillment and store replenishment operations for leading retail, eCommerce, grocery, 3PL, and package handling companies. As the industry leader in Intelligent Enterprise Robotics, we develop AI-enabled robotics that transforms the way our customers thrive, compete and win. Whatever the role, your unique strengths, skills, and experience will be part of the most talented and hardworking team our customers rely on.
Job Summary
Berkshire Grey's growing Supply Chain team has a great opportunity for a dynamic, detail-oriented Commodity Manager to join our team. The Commodity Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the supply of key commodities critical to the organization’s operations. This role focuses on cost optimization, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and supplier performance in volatile commodity markets. The Commodity Manager works closely with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, finance, and quality to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
Roles & Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, cost targets, and risk management plans
- Conduct market analysis to understand pricing trends, supply risks, and capacity constraints. Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) for assigned commodities.
- Identify, qualify and monitor suppliers to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
- Drive YOY savings, support value engineering initiatives, and TCO improvements
- Collaborate with finance on budgeting, cost modeling, and should-cost analysis
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and distributors
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, and single-source dependencies
- Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier commitments to support production and demand plans
- Partner with engineering, operations, and quality on material specifications, new product introductions, and supplier qualification
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior buyers or procurement analysts as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
- 7 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in a commodity-focused or manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success managing high-spend commodity categories
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel or data analysis tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with global sourcing and international suppliers
- Experience in manufacturing, robotics, e-commerce fulfillment, or automation environments.
- Experience leading cross-functional sourcing projects
Why Berkshire Grey?
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-powered robotic solutions that are transforming the supply chain and logistics industry.
- A culture of innovation and collaboration, with a commitment to professional development and growth.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
This position is on-site in Bedford, MA
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
5010-2602JY
Salary : $120 - $160