What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Manager position at Rauch & Associates?
About the role
Our client, a global automotive manufacturer, is looking for a Strategic Commodity Manager to lead a major direct material category supporting North American operations. This is a high visibility role with broad ownership across sourcing strategy, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and cross functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for a critical direct material category
- Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract management
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and support procurement performance targets
- Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and total cost assessments
- Partner with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and program teams on new launches and ongoing production
- Support supplier development, capacity planning, and supply continuity
What we're looking for
- 5 years of procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing
- Experience managing metals or fabricated direct materials preferred
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel and cost modeling capability
- Automotive industry experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Willingness to travel periodically within North America
Why this opportunity stands out
- Own a significant direct material spend category with real strategic influence
- Act as a key subject matter resource for your portfolio, with room to shape strategy
- Visibility across procurement leadership, operations, engineering, and executive stakeholders
- Meaningful impact on supplier strategy, cost competitiveness, and long term business performance
- A growing, evolving manufacturing environment
Interested in learning more?
If you are a strategic procurement professional who enjoys ownership, supplier strategy, commercial negotiation, and influencing key business decisions, we would like to hear from you. Apply now.
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