Commodity Specialist
Job Description
I am a recruiter specializing in Supply Chain Management and I am currently working with a manufacturing company near Naperville, IL for a Commodity Specialist to join their dynamic team. I am contacting you to see if you would be interested or if you know someone who would be a fit. Below is an overview:
Position Title: Commodity Specialist
Location: Near Naperville, IL
Role Overview:
This position leads material cost optimization and supplier relationship management for assigned commodities, focusing on cost reduction and strategic sourcing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive cost-saving initiatives for assigned materials and recommend value-added alternatives.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring effective contractual agreements.
- Monitor market trends and identify cost-effective sourcing opportunities.
- Collaborate on make vs. buy decisions and cross-functional cost-reduction projects.
- Manage risk mitigation projects and oversee warranty recovery for assigned materials.
- Support engineering with purchasing aspects of product changes, including cost negotiations.
- Maintain pricing agreements, resolve invoice discrepancies, and manage price variances.
- Ensure timely material supply to production facilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2+ years of supply chain or purchasing experience.
- Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
- Manufacturing experience required.
- Experience buying metals, plastics, or automotive parts a plus.
My client is offering growth potential in a progressive environment, relocation assistance and a great culture. If you are interested, please send me your resume. If you are not interested, but know someone who would be, please refer them to me.
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