Global Commodity Manager - Custom Parts & Strategic Sourcing - Fully Remote

Ignite Human Capital is seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Commodity Manager to oversee sourcing and supplier management for custom fabricated parts. 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