Commodities Lead

JOB SUMMARY:     

The Commodities Lead will be responsible for procuring materials and various supply items, supporting both Manufacturing and Sales teams.  Primary duties will involve reviewing requisitions, processing purchase orders, monitoring promised delivery dates, and maintaining accurate pricing.  They will oversee supplier relationships and development, obtain quotations, take part in negotiations, and manage order acknowledgements. The Commodity Lead plays a key role in driving cost savings, supplier quality, and operational consistency through disciplined procurement execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Procurement of assigned products and ensure the availability of necessary supplies, by monitoring on hand quantities, manufacturing/sales demands, and item lead times. 
• Support Marketing on new product development, and product changes. 
• Develop supplier relationships and establish standard processes, to drive savings and monitor performance KPI’s. 
• Assist with new supplier onboarding, including documentation collection and compliance checks. 
• Evaluate and maintain item and supplier attributes in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, including but not limited to vendor item relationships, ordering parameters, and quoted pricing. 
• Utilize ERP systems and Microsoft business tools to track procurement performance and generate reports 
• Streamline and optimize procurement processes by implementing best practices and continuous improvement strategies. 
• Resolve supply issues, delivery delays, and quality concerns promptly and collaboratively. 
  
  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience, or 6 years of equivalent work experience.  
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement software. 
• Past use of Microsoft Great Plains a plus. 
• Professional Certifications such as CSCP,CPIM a plus. 
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook, including strong Excel skills.   
• Ability to perform/prioritize multiple tasks to meet various deadlines.  
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to manage priorities, and work across departments effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Sit or stand for extended periodsof time.
• Visual acuity necessary to utilize a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities andoperategeneral office equipment.
• Extra hoursand some travel may berequired.
  
  

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee shall be familiar and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the company.