Commodity Manager - Metal Fabrications

Commodity Manager – Metal Fabrications

Det-Tronics:
We make the world a better place to live! Det-Tronics is a $180M technologically innovative, projects-based global brand protecting lives and property in challenging environments. At Det-Tronics we design, manufacture and commission best-in-class flame and gas detection systems that help create comfortable, accessible, efficient, healthy, safe, secure, and sustainable environments for some of the world’s premier brands. Det-Tronics is a part of Spectrum Safety Solutions and has a global footprint with manufacturing sites in the U.S. and a world-wide sales presence.

Spectrum Safety Solutions:

With approximately 1,500 employees operating in more than 20 countries, Spectrum Safety Solutions is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions for high-hazard applications across verticals such as critical infrastructure, oil and gas, marine and clean energy. Our global team leverages strong customer relationships across four recognized brands, Det-Tronics, Marioff, Autronica, and Fireye, to deliver differentiated lifecycle solutions and advance growth across key segments. Carved out from Carrier’s Fire & Security business in July 2024, Spectrum Safety Solutions is now a privately held company under the ownership of Sentinel Capital Partners.

Role Summary:

Det-Tronics is seeking an experienced and capable Commodity Manager for metal castings, machined parts, and other metal components. This person will report to our Strategic Sourcing Manager and help support oversight of Det-Tronics’ supplier base to ensure quality, service, pricing, and capabilities meet our standards. This person will also support Sustaining and NPI development initiatives and ensure Det-Tronics stays ahead of global market trends.

Essential Functions:

• Support development and implementation of sourcing strategies through analysis of company requirements
• Evaluate global commodity markets and their impacts to company performance
• Regularly perform detailed market analysis with respect to global commodities, specific industries, exchange rates, international trade compliance, and labor rates
• Provide forecasts to management of trends, opportunities and potential risk areas
• Act independently to identify and develop supply chain improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain robust project pipeline to deliver year-over-year cost savings
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects including new vendor identification, initial assessment, qualification, setup, and production ramp up
• Stay informed of technological trends to help identify alternative materials or processes, which may bring advantages or advancement to company's product designs
• Collaborate with design engineering on new product introduction projects
• Partner with supplier quality to evaluate supplier performance and drive improvements
• Regularly negotiate with suppliers to address quality, price, or service discrepancies
• Evaluate supplier capability and make recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of vendor operations
• Hold suppliers accountable to Det-Tronics’ Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) standards to support new product development and product changes
• Assist in developing internal process that improve business continuity
• Justify and execute capital expenditures requests as necessary to support sourcing projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations, or other related technical degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a sourcing role in an electromechanical manufacturing environment OR; 10 years of relevant experience and education combined.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation and written communication skills; professional presence and behavior
• Sourcing or engineering experience in metal casting and machining industries, commodity markets, tooling, processes and finishes
• Understanding of general manufacturing finance, make/buy analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), MRP/ERP, inventory control techniques, and forecasting
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical part blueprints and/or drawings
• Strong analytical and PC skills including excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products
• Ability to effectively negotiate on behalf of Det-Tronics’ interests
• Experience with ISO:9001 requirements and supplier audits
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, TQM and continuous improvement methodologies
• Project management skills
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace.

Special Requirements:

• Up to 30% travel
• Ability to work in a standard office environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with JD Edwards ERP and ARAS PLM software
• Formal negotiation training
• APICS certification a plus

Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth, including:

• Multiple medical plan options with 100% preventive care coverage
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employer-funded HSA and FSA options
• Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic enrollment and company contributions
• Wellness incentives up to $600 annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity protection