Mechanical Commodity Manager
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| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$23 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Lowell, MA Lowell, Massachusetts open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Description
Commodity Manager - Mechanical
Travel: Approximately 20%
Reports to: Director of Sourcing
The Commodity Manager is responsible for overseeing strategic sourcing activities for mechanical components, machining, and related manufacturing categories. This position focuses on optimizing supplier performance, ensuring continuity of supply, reducing total cost of ownership, and supporting quality and delivery objectives. The role requires strong technical knowledge, supplier leadership, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Core Competencies
Mechanical & Technical Expertise
Supplier Management & Negotiation
Analytical & Systems Skills
Leadership & Communication
Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Company Description
Commodity Manager - Mechanical
Travel: Approximately 20%
Reports to: Director of Sourcing
The Commodity Manager is responsible for overseeing strategic sourcing activities for mechanical components, machining, and related manufacturing categories. This position focuses on optimizing supplier performance, ensuring continuity of supply, reducing total cost of ownership, and supporting quality and delivery objectives. The role requires strong technical knowledge, supplier leadership, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and execute longterm sourcing strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Assess current and potential suppliers, including capabilities, capacity, technology adoption, and operational performance.
- Lead annual costreduction and productivity initiatives that support company growth and financial objectives.
- Create commodity strategies and business plans aligned to organizational priorities.
- Engage suppliers early in new product development activities to improve manufacturability, quality, and lead times.
- Implement and manage sourcing tools, KPIs, and processes to enhance supplier performance and organizational efficiency.
Core Competencies
Mechanical & Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of machining, CNC processes, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, castings, tooling, materials, and GD&T.
- Ability to interpret and challenge complex mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
Supplier Management & Negotiation
- Strong negotiation skills for contracts, pricing, supplier agreements, and issue resolution.
- Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and measurable cost savings.
Analytical & Systems Skills
- Proficient in market analysis, cost modeling, and risk assessment.
- Strong proficiency with Excel and Power BI for analytics and reporting.
Leadership & Communication
- Proven ability to lead crossfunctional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Skilled in presenting to senior leadership and managing projects across multiple sites.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Strong decisionmaking skills and a resultsdriven mindset.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience managing mechanical commodities or complex mechanical assemblies.
- Strong computer skills, including SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector is preferred.
- Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status).
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Company Description
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