Manager, Commodity Management

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Manager, Commodity Management developing sourcing and supplier strategies at Collins Aerospace. Leading supplier performance improvements and negotiating contracts with Mechanical Fabrication Suppliers.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the development and execution of commodity, sourcing and supplier development strategies for a set of Mechanical Fabrication Suppliers
Ensure the achievement of key goals in the areas of supplier performance, product cost reduction, management and execution of supplier agreements and monitor the compliance to those agreements
Conduct RFQs and perform bid analysis
Lead LTA negotiations and conduct complex negotiations
Organize efforts with regards to supplier performance improvements and Supplier onsite support on critical recovery plans
Work with Operational Procurement, Engineering and Program Management to ensure the successful introduction of new programs and successful transfer of production requirements to new suppliers
Lead multiple buy to buy, buy to make, and make to buy projects
Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop broad based commodity or supplier strategies
Drive special projects with Suppliers and cross-functional teams across the organization
Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time (domestic and international)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
3+ years experience in Supply Chain/Sourcing/Commodity Management
1+ years experience negotiating contracts and pricing.
Advanced Degree in Supply Chain Management
Aerospace/Automotive/Industrial experience
Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze complex data.
Strong data analysis skills.
Ability to effectively communicate and present to senior leadership
Prior experience managing projects
Experience in managing projects transferring work from one supplier to another.
Experience developing commodity strategies.
Ability to read engineering drawings and understanding technical requirements of the parts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiessupplier developmentRFQsbid analysisLTA negotiationsdata analysiscommodity strategiesproject managementengineering drawingstechnical requirements

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationcollaborationleadershipnegotiationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

University DegreeAdvanced Degree in Supply Chain Management