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Commodity Manager

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United States , Houston

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Purchasing

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62.00 - 72.00 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

We are seeking a Commodity Manager to establish and lead sourcing strategies. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, executing contracts, and driving relationships to optimize competitive positioning and cost of ownership. The position will act as a market intelligence provider and will be instrumental in developing long-term department strategies.

Job Responsibility:

  • Establish category sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams
  • Negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize the organization's competitive position
  • Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers to achieve optimal solutions and cost of ownership
  • Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor, and optimize opportunities
  • Act as a market intelligence provider, anticipating strategic opportunities and keeping stakeholders informed
  • Lead Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk and improve performance
  • Identify, achieve, and report on savings and value targets for sourcing activities
  • Negotiate and implement supplier agreements by working with cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Education: A Bachelor's degree is required
  • Experience: 5+ years of program or project management experience and 5+ years of supply chain experience are required
  • Experience owning program strategy from end to end and communicating results to senior leadership is also necessary
  • Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements is required

Nice to have:

  • Proficiency in data analysis, sourcing strategy, and negotiation techniques
  • Experience in vendor relationship management and long-term partnering
  • Expertise in contract execution and management
  • Experience leading sourcing for IT-related commodities, particularly software, networking devices, data center storage, or telecom
What we offer:
  • medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
  • ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
  • 401K program with company match after 12 months
  • HSA (Health Savings Account)
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
  • corporate discount savings program
  • on-demand training program
  • access to certification prep and library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months
  • certification discounts
  • dedicated customer service team
  • certified Career Coach

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Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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