What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Specialist position at Prysmian?
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Make Your Mark at Prysmian - Join Us
Commodity Specialist
Location: Highland Heights, KY or Claremont, NC
Shape Supply Chain Success Across North America
Prysmian is seeking a motivated and analytical Commodity Specialist to join our North America Procurement team. Reporting to the Commodity Manager, North America, this role is instrumental in driving sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, delivering cost savings, and ensuring supply continuity across key commodity categories.
As a Commodity Specialist, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to make data-driven decisions that support business growth, operational excellence, and procurement objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys market analysis, supplier negotiations, continuous improvement, and strategic sourcing within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
Supplier Relationship Management
Required Qualifications
At Prysmian, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, work closely with global and regional teams, and contribute to initiatives that directly impact business performance. If you're passionate about procurement, supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.
Our company will **never**:
If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at narecruiting@prysmian.com.
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.
Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Make Your Mark at Prysmian - Join Us
Commodity Specialist
Location: Highland Heights, KY or Claremont, NC
Shape Supply Chain Success Across North America
Prysmian is seeking a motivated and analytical Commodity Specialist to join our North America Procurement team. Reporting to the Commodity Manager, North America, this role is instrumental in driving sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, delivering cost savings, and ensuring supply continuity across key commodity categories.
As a Commodity Specialist, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to make data-driven decisions that support business growth, operational excellence, and procurement objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys market analysis, supplier negotiations, continuous improvement, and strategic sourcing within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
Supplier Relationship Management
- Build and cultivate strong supplier partnerships that support cost competitiveness, reliable supply, and risk mitigation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on commercial, operational, and financial objectives.
- Collaborate across procurement, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to improve supplier performance and drive best practices.
- Support the development and execution of commodity strategies that ensure supply security and competitive market positioning.
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to expand sourcing options and reduce supply chain risk.
- Lead and support sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to achieve business objectives.
- Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, pricing movements, and supply risks, providing actionable insights to key stakeholders.
- Partner with Operations, R&D, and suppliers to identify alternative materials, value engineering opportunities, and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service.
- Proactively communicate supply challenges, shortages, and mitigation strategies to support uninterrupted operations.
- Maintain procurement and ERP systems, including supplier records, vendor setup, pricing updates, and material master data.
- Support the resolution of supplier invoicing and accounts payable discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly procurement reports and analytics for local and corporate leadership.
- Communicate supplier pricing updates, service performance, and market developments to commercial and operational teams.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 3 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting commodity management, supplier development, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Demonstrated success identifying process improvements and implementing practical business solutions.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, or similar credentials a plus.
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Organizational excellence and attention to detail
- Collaboration and cross-functional partnership
- Sense of urgency and results orientation
At Prysmian, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, work closely with global and regional teams, and contribute to initiatives that directly impact business performance. If you're passionate about procurement, supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.
Our company will **never**:
- Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
- Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text
- Extend a job offer without a formal interview process
- Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)
If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at narecruiting@prysmian.com.
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.
Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.