Technical Manager, Commodity

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. Build comprehensive bid packages with technical requirements, commercial terms, and evaluation criteria .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,059 - $156,883 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, competitive sourcing, and procurement automation, with a strong focus on driving cost efficiency and production readiness in manufacturing environments. Proficient in utilizing data-driven decision-making and digital tools to enhance supply chain processes and stakeholder collaboration.

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Supplier ManagementCompetitive SourcingProduction Readiness ValidationData-Driven Decision-MakingLean Six Sigma

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Hard Skills

First Article InspectionSupplier Capability StudiesRun-at-Rate AssessmentsCost ModelingBOMsMRP/ERP SystemsTakt TimeLine BalancingCapacity ValidationTotal Cost Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersClear CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Supplier PortalsEDI/TMSAI-Driven Procurement AutomationDashboardsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltContinuous Improvement Experience

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementManufacturing EnvironmentsNPI ManagementGlobal Supply Chain ComplianceExport Control Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build comprehensive bid packages with technical requirements, commercial terms, and evaluation criteria
Lead competitive source selection events
Qualify and onboard new suppliers through facility assessments, capability validation, and contract execution
Drive supplier readiness through PPAP, tooling acceptance, Control Plans, capability studies, and run-at-rate validation
Validate supplier capacity, tooling, equipment, shifts, and process capability for high-rate production
Develop and execute dual- and tri-source strategies to mitigate risk and drive cost competition
Conduct make/buy/where trade studies with engineering and manufacturing
Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, terms, remedies, LTAs, and MSAs
Embed with assigned technical programs and partner with Supply Chain Engineers and Commodity Managers
Provide status, risk, and mitigation reporting to program leadership and executive stakeholders
Use AI-generated dashboards to identify trends, predict delays, and drive corrective action
Define requirements for AI-driven procurement automation
Supervise automated processes with human-in-the-loop approvals
Continuously improve templates, workflows, and automation to compress cycle time and eliminate manual work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years OR Master's degree with 3+ years of supply chain, engineering, or program management experience in manufacturing environments
Proven track record managing NPI or development programs from design through high-rate production at scale
Experience with First Article Inspection, supplier capability studies, and production readiness validation including run-at-rate assessments
Understanding of takt time, line balancing, capacity validation, and supplier scalability from low-rate to high-rate production
Experience building and executing competitive sourcing events, dual-sourcing, make/buy trades, and total cost analysis
Ability to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to distill complex supply chain issues into clear executive summaries and recommendations
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience with BOMs, MRP/ERP systems, material estimating, cost modeling, and supply chain metrics
Comfort with digital tools, supplier portals, EDI/TMS, and data-driven decision-making; enthusiasm for AI/automation adoption
Ability to define scalable processes, build templates, and operate effectively in a startup-like environment
Willingness to travel up to 25% for supplier visits, audits, and on-site problem-solving
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Lean Six Sigma training, Green Belt or higher, or equivalent continuous improvement experience is desired
Familiarity with export control requirements and global supply chain compliance is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results