What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Commodity Manager position at DSJ Global?
An aerospace and defense company is seeking an Supply Chain Commodity Manager in the Albany, NY area. Please see details below:
Work Model: fully on-site 5 days a week in their manufacturing facility - no exceptions
Role: Supply Chain Commodity Manager
Commodity: metals
Key Responsibilities
- Drive year-over-year cost savings and support company AOP goals
- Lead negotiations and long-term supplier agreements to strengthen partnerships
- Resolve supplier performance issues and drive accountability (OTD, quality, cost)
- Execute supplier consolidation and risk mitigation strategies
- Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with business growth
- Manage relationships with top suppliers, including executive-level reviews and strategy alignment
- Monitor market trends and communicate risks and opportunities
- Promote company values, support change initiatives, and ensure compliance with security and safety standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Results-driven with strong leadership and communication skills
- Proven experience in supply chain and supplier management (automotive and/or aerospace preferred)
- Strong negotiation, analysis, and problem-solving (RCA) skills
- Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain and financial impact (P&L, costs, working capital)
- Experience with lean methodologies and continuous improvement
Salary : $110,000 - $145,000