TRG
We are looking for a Global Commodity Manager to lead the commodity strategy and supplier management for key commodities within our Tier 1 Automotive Business. This role has Global Matrix responsibility and includes managing a team of buyers either globally or regionally as well as some direct buying responsibility. The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for driving development and execution of commodity strategies across the global supply base. THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION.
Develop and execute global commodity strategies that deliver cost savings, innovation, quality and supply assurance.
Conduct global market analysis to identify risks, trends, opportunities and emerging suppliers.
Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
Execute direct purchasing activities for critical commodities, including RFQs, PO issuance and supplier negotiations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Lead global supplier selection, negotiations and contract management.
Drive supplier performance improvements in cost, delivery, quality, sustainability and risk mitigation.
Risk mitigation plans should include plans for supply continuity, tariffs, logistics challenges and geopolitical impacts.
Support supplier development initiatives and ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and customer-specific requirements.
Work with operations and quality teams to address supplier performance issues and drive corrective actions.
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering - Masters/MBA preferred
~10+ years in purchasing/supply chain with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role in automotive or manufacturing preferred
~ Experience in direct purchasing, including hands-on negotiation and execution of procurement activities.
~ Strong knowledge of automotive supply chain requirements, including APQP, PPAP and IATF 16949.
~ Excellent analytical, financial and problem-solving skills with a focus on total cost management.
~ Willingness to travel globally - up to 25–40%
Develop and execute global commodity strategies that deliver cost savings, innovation, quality and supply assurance.
Conduct global market analysis to identify risks, trends, opportunities and emerging suppliers.
Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
Execute direct purchasing activities for critical commodities, including RFQs, PO issuance and supplier negotiations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Lead global supplier selection, negotiations and contract management.
Drive supplier performance improvements in cost, delivery, quality, sustainability and risk mitigation.
Risk mitigation plans should include plans for supply continuity, tariffs, logistics challenges and geopolitical impacts.
Support supplier development initiatives and ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and customer-specific requirements.
Work with operations and quality teams to address supplier performance issues and drive corrective actions.
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering - Masters/MBA preferred
~10+ years in purchasing/supply chain with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role in automotive or manufacturing preferred
~ Experience in direct purchasing, including hands-on negotiation and execution of procurement activities.
~ Strong knowledge of automotive supply chain requirements, including APQP, PPAP and IATF 16949.
~ Excellent analytical, financial and problem-solving skills with a focus on total cost management.
~ Willingness to travel globally - up to 25–40%