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KCC Companies

Commodity Manager

KCC Companies, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Global Commodity Manager KCC Companies is an employee‑owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial and residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

We are seeking a strategic and results‑driven Global Commodity Manager to lead sourcing and procurement initiatives for HVAC components and other key commodities. This role is critical to optimizing our global supply chain, driving cost savings, ensuring supplier performance, and supporting new product development.

Benefits

9 Paid Holidays

EBITDA Bonus

Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages

401(k)

Monthly Accrued Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic sourcing & procurement: develop and implement global sourcing strategies; identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; support new product introductions.

Supplier management & development: build and maintain strong supplier relationships; monitor performance and lead improvement initiatives; establish master supply agreements.

Cost & risk management: lead cost modeling, RFQs, and value engineering; mitigate supply chain risks; improve lead times, working capital, and payment terms.

Cross‑functional collaboration: partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and R&D; coordinate with global teams.

Compliance & market intelligence: ensure adherence to regulatory standards; monitor market trends and raw material pricing; provide commodity inflation forecasts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or related field.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing or supply chain – preferably in HVAC, mechanical systems or industrial manufacturing.

Proven track record in global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction.

Strong understanding of HVAC systems and components.

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Oracle) and sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba).

Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, quality systems (ISO, QS) and sustainability practices.

APICS or CPM certification is a plus.

Personal Attributes

Acts with urgency, integrity and professionalism.

Analytical and data‑driven decision maker.

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced global environment.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%).

Safety/Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Work on ladders or step stools.

Requires bending, stooping and standing.

Stand from 6 to 8 hours per day.

Good visual and spatial perception.

Follow established safety policies including mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first aid etc.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties may change over time.

KCC Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

For any questions, please contact: Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – tbeaver@kccmfg.com – 502‑493‑5848 Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist – lzoghbi@kccmfg.com – 502‑493‑5859

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