Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager at AdvanSix Commodity Manager at AdvanSix in Prince George, Virginia Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The Senior Commodity Leader (SCL) - Engineering, Maintenance & Capital is responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management of engineering services, maintenance services, construction services, and capital project-related spend across AdvanSix manufacturing sites. This role owns category strategy development and execution for plant engineering, turnarounds, sustaining capital, reliability-driven maintenance services, and site construction. The SCL partners closely with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, HS&E, Finance, and Capital Project teams to minimize total cost of ownership, mitigate execution and supply risk, and deliver sustained productivity in support of AdvanSix's operating and capital objectives. Key Responsibilities Category & Strategy Management Develop and execute short- and long?

term category strategies for:

Plant engineering services Maintenance and reliability services Construction and project execution services Capital project-related materials and services Align category strategies with: Asset integrity and reliability goals Capital efficiency and cash discipline Safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements Identify opportunities for standardization, bundling, regionalization, and supplier consolidation across sites. Turnaround (plant outages) planning and strategizing with key stakeholders. Capital & Maintenance Spend Management Support annual and multi?year capital planning by establishing sourcing strategies for: EPC and engineering firms Construction contractors Specialized maintenance and turnaround services Partner with Engineering and Maintenance leadership to: Optimize contractor utilization and rate structures Improve bid quality, scope discipline, and execution outcomes Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction across labor, materials, and execution models. Supplier & Risk Management Lead sourcing events including: RFPs, RFQs, and competitive bid processes Negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), unit-rate agreements, and lump?sum contracts Establish and manage preferred supplier frameworks and performance scorecards covering: Safety Cost competitiveness Schedule and execution reliability Quality and compliance Identify and mitigate: Supply, labor, and execution risk Single?source and capacity constraints Contractor safety and compliance exposure Commercial Execution & Governance Negotiate and manage: Long?term service agreements Statements of Work (SOWs) SAP Outline Agreements and purchase orders Ensure adherence to AdvanSix procurement policies, controls, and approval processes.

Measure and report:

Productivity savings Cost avoidance Working capital improvement Contract compliance Stakeholder Partnership Act as the primary procurement interface for plant Engineering and Maintenance leadership. Influence scope, sourcing strategy, and supplier selection early in project development.

Provide commercial insight to support:

Capital prioritization Maintenance execution planning Turnaround scope and cost optimization Qualifications & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline 7+ years of progressive experience in: Strategic sourcing or category management and/or Engineering, maintenance, or capital project procurement in a manufacturing or chemical environment Demonstrated experience managing: Engineering and construction services Maintenance or turnaround-related spend Capital project sourcing and execution support Strong negotiation, contract management, and commercial risk management skills Experience working in asset?intensive, regulated manufacturing environments Preferred Experience in chemicals, refining, or process manufacturing Familiarity with EPC contracting models (lump?sum, unit?rate, reimbursable) SAP procurement experience (Outline Agreements, PO execution) Proven ability to influence cross?functional leaders without direct authority The base salary for this role is $95,000 to $142,600 annually.