Senior Commodity Specialist

Gorbel

Senior Commodity Specialist providing strategic/tactical leadership of commodity strategies at Gorbel. Developing procurement strategies for material handling and fall protection products.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeVictor • Alabama, Arizona, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $64,849 - $97,273 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and applying Lean tools to drive operational improvements. Strong leadership skills are essential for mentoring team members and championing initiatives that align with business goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementLean Tools ApplicationNegotiation SkillsSupplier Relationship ManagementAPICS Certification

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Hard Skills

Procurement StrategiesMaster Service AgreementsRoot Cause InvestigationCost ImprovementSupplier Quality Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingEffective CommunicationBusiness EthicsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ProductsERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CSCPAPICS CPIMISM CPSM

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentSourcing ToolsKaizenBest-in-Class ProcessesCommodity Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Commodity Specialist provides strategic/tactical leadership of given commodity(ies) and develops/implements commodity strategies aligned with the company's quality, delivery, cost and innovation goals.
Develop and execute the procurement strategies for given commodity(ies)
Develop, integrate and manage preferred suppliers to meet company requirements
Negotiate and implement Master Service Agreements (MSA’s)
Develop and implement best-in-class processes and procedures
Lead workshops, kaizens, and train associates on sourcing tools and processes
Provide coaching, mentoring and support to commodity team members
Champion commodity team initiatives throughout Gorbel
Achieve excellent results in annual cost improvement, supplier quality/delivery
Drive improvements utilizing Lean tools and principles
Conduct root cause investigation in response to supplier material quality issues and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of Supply Chain/Operations experience in a manufacturing environment
High degree of business ethics and accountability
Leadership and application of lean tools and principles to drive improvements
Strong business and financial acumen
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Proficient with ERP systems
Effective in both written and verbal communications
Able to travel up to 20% of the time
APICS certification for CSCP
APICS certification for CPIM
ISM certification for CPSM
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties.