Global Commodity Manager at Russell Tobin Global Commodity Manager at Russell Tobin in Fremont, California Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Supply Chain Business Manager Location :

Tualatin, OR | Fremont, CA |

Livermore, CA Schedule :

Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Duration :

12-month contract with potential extension

Pay Rate :

Up to $65.25/hour Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Business Manager to support supplier performance, material availability, and operational excellence across a global supply chain. This role will manage supplier relationships across multiple commodities and work closely with internal teams to address supply challenges, improve delivery performance, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supplier management, supply chain operations, ERP systems, advanced Excel, and complex problem-solving within a manufacturing or global supply chain environment. Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor material movement throughout the production cycle to support material availability and purchasing requirements.
• Manage relationships and performance across multiple suppliers and commodity categories.
• Define and monitor supplier performance metrics related to delivery, quality, cost, and operational performance.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop strategies to improve supplier performance and continuity of supply.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure material delivery aligns with forecasted demand and production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, inventory control, and manufacturing processes.
• Apply inventory management strategies such as JIT, Kanban, and Min/Max planning where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve complex supply and delivery challenges.
• Support cost management and cost reduction initiatives while monitoring purchase price variance and supplier costs.
• Work with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, and on-time delivery.
• Develop presentations, process flow charts, reports, and other documentation to support business reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Analyze complex supply chain data and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, supplier management, commodity management, procurement, or related operations.
• Experience managing suppliers and supporting multiple commodities within a complex or global supply chain.
• Strong supplier performance management and relationship management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, data lookups/indexing, dashboards, and macros.
• Experience using SAP or another ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop scalable and repeatable solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, primarily for domestic meetings, with occasional international travel possible.

Preferred Background Candidates with experience in manufacturing, technology, electronics, industrial products, capital equipment, or other complex global supply chain environments are highly relevant. Key Skills Supplier Management | Supply Chain Operations | Commodity Management | Supplier Performance | SAP | ERP | Advanced Excel | PivotTables | Macros | Dashboards |

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| Inventory Management | JIT | Kanban | Min/Max | Procurement | Material Planning | Cost Reduction | PPV | Manufacturing Operations | Process Improvement | Data Analysis | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Problem Solving Regards Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.