Senior Commodity Manager

Senior Commodity Manager at FPC of Raleigh Senior Commodity Manager at FPC of Raleigh in Frisco, Texas Posted in 11 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic and accomplished Senior Commodity Manager with extensive experience in metals, metal fabrication, valves, and fittings category management, as well as a strong record of delivering cost savings and supporting EBITDA growth. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of global sourcing experience and have managed spend of at least $50 million. The Senior Commodity Manager will be responsible for overseeing these critical commodities to enhance cost efficiency, drive innovation, mitigate risk, avoid inflationary pressures, support new product development, and strengthen supply chain resilience. This role involves developing implementing effective global sourcing strategies, owning the overall category strategy, optimizing supplier performance, managing costs, and generating long-term value. The position requires close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance, as well as regular interaction with manufacturing facilities and global suppliers

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage $50M-$75M annual spend across metals, fabricated components, valves, and fittings. Develop and execute global commodity strategies across North America, Asia, and other sourcing regions. • Lead sourcing events, RFQs, negotiations, and contract administration. Build and maintain a multi-year savings funnel aligned to business objectives. Drive Value Engineering / Value Analysis (VE/VA) initiatives with Engineering and Operations Implement and manage scrap metal recovery programs to maximize value across manufacturing plants. Leverage metal indexes and market intelligence to manage pricing, inflation, and deflation. Apply deep knowledge of metal grades, alloys, and specifications to sourcing decisions. • Establish and manage supplier inventory programs, including: o Consignment o VMI o Safety stock and min/max agreements Drive supplier performance through KPIs, working capital optimization, and continuous improvement.

Experience Needed:

7-10 years of experience in metals sourcing, metal fabrication, and/or valves and fittings • Proven experience managing large, complex spend portfolios ($50M-$75M) Strong global supplier management and negotiation experience Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, cost modeling, and contract management. • Hands-on experience with scrap metal valuation and recovery programs Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.

Cross-functional Collaboration: