Commodity Manager
Jabil
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chihuahua • Mexico
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About the role
- Develop and implement global commodity strategies for cable commodity, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
- Lead complex negotiations with key suppliers to achieve cost savings, optimize terms and conditions, and secure long-term supply agreements.
- Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities, mitigate risks, and stay abreast of industry trends.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to define material requirements and ensure successful product launches.
- Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance against key metrics (cost, quality, delivery, service), and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical events, natural disasters, and supplier financial instability.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, design optimization, and leverage of global volumes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare, write-up and present regular reports on commodity performance, market trends, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in global commodity management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within a manufacturing or electronics environment.
- Proven track record of successful negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management.
- Proven track record of leading or actively supporting design-in activities. Capable of handling basic technical questions about cables.
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles, market dynamics, and commodity pricing.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
- Proficiency in intermediate or advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and matrixed organization.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required (up to 25%).
- CPM or CPSM certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Rapid response) is a bonus
Benefits
- Jabil's sustainability goals by partnering with suppliers committed to ethical and environmentally responsible practices.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
global commodity strategiessupplier selectionnegotiationcontract managementcost reductionsupply chain principlescommodity pricingtechnical specificationsengineering drawingsExcel
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluencing stakeholderscollaborationcontinuous improvementadaptability
Certifications
CPMCPSM