Ignite Human Capital is seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Commodity Manager to oversee sourcing and supplier management for custom fabricated parts supporting complex Build-to-Print manufacturing operations. This role involves developing supplier strategies, driving cost reduction initiatives, and ensuring continuity of supply across a global supplier network.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute global commodity strategies for custom fabricated components and related commodities
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers capable of supporting complex manufacturing requirements
- Drive supplier consolidation, dual-sourcing initiatives, and supply chain resiliency programs
- Lead RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs while conducting supplier evaluations and competitive analysis
- Perform total cost of ownership (TCO), should-cost modeling, benchmarking, and market analysis
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, payment terms, inventory programs, and commercial agreements
- Deliver annual cost savings and productivity improvement initiatives
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships
- Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, and cost
- Conduct supplier reviews, capability assessments, audits, and site visits
- Drive supplier accountability and continuous improvement efforts
- Serve as the escalation point for critical supplier issues and shortages
- Act as the subject matter expert for custom fabrication technologies and manufacturing processes
- Partner with Engineering teams on DFM initiatives, material selection, and manufacturability improvements
- Support prototype builds, NPI activities, and production ramp-ups
- Collaborate with Quality teams to address supplier performance issues and corrective actions
- Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
- Present sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, cost reduction initiatives, and risk mitigation plans to leadership
- Support enterprise-wide supplier standardization and procurement best practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, supplier development, or supply chain management
- Strong experience sourcing custom fabricated components and manufacturing-related commodities
- Experience leading supplier negotiations, RFQ/RFP processes, and commercial agreements
- Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling, market analysis, and TCO evaluations
- Working knowledge of fabrication technologies, manufacturing processes, materials, and supplier capabilities
- Experience collaborating across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain functions
- Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and supply chain analytics tools
- Experience within Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), aerospace, defense, medical device, industrial manufacturing, or other high-reliability industries
- Experience supporting Build-to-Print (BTP) manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of supplier qualification methodologies and quality systems
- Experience managing suppliers throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Asia
- APICS, CPSM, CPM, or similar certifications preferred