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Henpen Corporation

Global Sourcing Leader -

Henpen Corporation, Eufaula, Alabama, us, 36072

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Senior Commodity Manager

Location:

Confidential (U.S.) •

Employment:

Full-time, Direct Hire •

Relocation:

Considered for the right candidate The Opportunity

A market-leading manufacturer is seeking a

Senior Commodity Manager

to own strategy and execution for

high-impact, global commodities . You will drive supplier partnerships, cost/cash performance, quality, delivery, and technology roadmaps while enabling

new product introductions (NPI)

and reducing supply risk. This role is ideal for a strategic negotiator who thrives at the intersection of

sourcing, operations, and engineering . What You’ll Do

Lead complex, auditable

strategic sourcing

and contract negotiations; select and steer a supply base to deliver

cost, cash, service, and technology

objectives. Build, assess, and manage

supplier performance

(quality, delivery, flexibility, total cost); conduct site audits, credit/organizational reviews, and KPI reporting. Partner with R&D/Engineering on

NPI : qualify new/updated materials, coordinate samples, and lead material approvals with Inspection/Quality. Develop and execute

commodity strategies , transitioning business to strategic suppliers and ensuring a smooth impact to customers. Set inventory targets; forecast demand swings; minimize

obsolete/scrap ; lead and expand

VMI

programs. Resolve escalations quickly—troubleshoot quality and continuity-of-supply issues to avoid interruptions and adverse costs. Monitor market, logistics, and environmental factors; brief leadership on

cost/availability trends

and risk mitigations. Ensure

trade compliance

(Country of Origin, HTS codes) and support international shipping requirements. Provide daily guidance to

buyers ; drive cross-functional alignment with Production, Quality, Finance, and Logistics. What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree

in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field. 7+ years

of managing complex procurement contracts, vendor negotiations, and sourcing of goods/services. Demonstrated leadership and supplier-relationship skills; expert negotiator with strong written/verbal communication. Working knowledge of

mechanical/electrical components , manufacturing processes, and specialized analyses. Experience with

MRP

and preferably

JD Edwards (JDE) ; advanced

Microsoft Office

skills. Project leadership from concept through implementation; domestic/international travel as needed.

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