Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager

Location: Muskegon, MI
Business Unit: Americas | Department: Strategic Sourcing
Reports To: Director – Sourcing

About the Role
SAF-HOLLAND is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead regional and global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities. This role is critical in driving cost reduction, quality, delivery, and product launch goals across all manufacturing locations. You’ll build strategic supplier relationships, negotiate competitive agreements, and manage supplier development programs—all while influencing cross-functional teams and mentoring others.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to achieve measurable cost savings and operational improvements.
• Lead negotiations for complex agreements and aggregate demand across product lines for optimal contracts.
• Drive BOM cost reduction initiatives and represent Strategic Sourcing on program teams.
• Identify and develop strategic suppliers, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Coach and mentor team members on sourcing best practices.
• Collaborate with suppliers on product introductions and continuous improvement programs.
• Mitigate risks through robust commodity and supplier strategies.
• Support supplier evaluation and improvement programs in partnership with Supplier Quality Engineering.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: BS/BA in a related field required.
• Experience: 8+ years in manufacturing, including 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Proven track record in negotiation, cost reduction, and implementing commodity strategies.
• Strong project management skills, including root cause analysis and cross-functional facilitation.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels in a global environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and financial acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Preferred: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification.

Key Metrics: Cost reduction, supplier scorecards, material cost performance, on-time delivery, and cash flow improvement.

Travel: Approximately 30% global travel.

Why Join Us?
At SAF-HOLLAND, you’ll have the opportunity to make a global impact, work with strategic suppliers, and contribute to innovative sourcing solutions that drive business success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 8 years (Required)
• Procurement: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person