Commodity Group Manager

The Kendall Group

. Support Kendall Electric’s growth and profitability goals through strategic procurement, market analysis, team leadership, and internal collaboration .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic procurement and commodity management, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, market analysis, and team leadership. Proficient in developing and executing procurement strategies for electrical commodities while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

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Commodity ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsMarket AnalysisTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Procurement Strategy DevelopmentInventory CalculationsForecastingCost AveragingMarket Pricing AnalysisKPI DevelopmentVendor Performance AnalysisContract NegotiationElectrical DistributionCommodity Market Understanding

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsMultitaskingPrioritizationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Electrical CommoditiesSupplier ComplianceRisk MitigationSales CollaborationPromotional Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Kendall Electric’s growth and profitability goals through strategic procurement, market analysis, team leadership, and internal collaboration
Plan and execute the overall commodity strategy for Kendall Electric
Build and manage supplier and commodity partner relationships
Plan pricing, inventory, and services strategies
Monitor supplier compliance, mitigate risks, and foster continuous improvement
Lead and manage a team of Regional Commodity Managers
Provide leadership, direction, growth, and mentoring to the team
Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance
Align category strategies with sales, marketing, and operations goals
Identify and mitigate supplier, market, and competitive risks
Develop strategies for winning large projects with account and sales managers
Develop procurement strategies for electrical commodities
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers
Conduct market research on industry trends, pricing, and competitor services
Collaborate with purchasing to ensure seamless procurement processes
Develop local strategies based on market trends and dynamics
Support sales with product information, pricing, and availability
Engage with customers to understand needs and provide solutions
Assist in forecasting sales trends and maintaining adequate inventory
Participate in promotional activities and generate sales leads
Analyze vendor performance and improve category health
Analyze cost competitiveness and forward-buy opportunities
Track manufacturer incentive programs and create vendor/product cross-reference tables
Develop and track KPIs and report quarterly results and trends
Provide technical solutions to account managers and support vendor and industry events
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years’ experience in electrical distribution, including commodity management and negotiation of copper, aluminum, and steel bulk purchase agreements, pricing contracts, and hedge arrangements
2 years’ experience in a people management role
Associate degree in a related field or related business and industry experience
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a multi-regional procurement strategy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Strong analytical skills
Understanding of inventory calculations, forecasting, and modeling
Strong understanding of commodities markets
Ability to plan purchases based on cost averaging, replacement cost, and market prices, including income and balance sheet impacts
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to multitask, shift priorities, prioritize, document processes, and track progress
Ability to work effectively across divisions with senior leadership and shared services teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage supplier relationships division-wide
Ability to see, talk, and hear
Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
Must be able to travel up to 30%
Ability to work in normal office, warehouse, and fabrication environments with exposure to moving equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employee-owned company
Opportunities to learn and grow
Coaching and mentoring
Continuous improvement, learning, and development opportunities
Employee ownership and participation in company success