Industrial Commodity Manager

Industrial Commodity Manager

Group: Eng Materials Group N. America

Division: Noise Vibration & Harshness (NVH)

Location : USA Bowling Green KY LORD

Job Family : Procurement

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 9, 2026

Job ID : 68874

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The Parker LORD Commodity Manager is responsible for Strategic Sourcing, Critical Supplier Management and Stakeholder Management for assigned commodities within the Industrial Business Unit . The Commodity Manager will develop long-term business strategies aligned with key stakeholders. The individual will also be accountable for managing critical supplier agreements, strategic sourcing, monitoring, and evaluating and improving supplier performance, developing the supplier base and conducting research to support the commodity strategy. The Commodity Manager will lead all strategic sourcing initiatives for the assigned commodities.

• Overall accountability for strategic sourcing and commodity strategy management to support the business partner goals and objectives

• Analyze commodity spend management opportunities and deploy appropriate strategic plans

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to understand business initiatives and Supply Chain’s role in the success of each initiative to meet company objectives

• Accountable for managing critical supplier agreements including new sources within given commodities, critical renewals, negotiation of terms, issue identification, tracking and resolution

• Negotiate high-level complex contracts while delivering world-class results

• Develops successful partnerships with key suppliers to achieve desired results

• Conducts research to understand the supply market and commodity trends

• Collaborates with Procurement Managers to ensure alignment and execution of commodity strategy

• Drives strategic sourcing and commodity plans to achieve savings and performance targets

• Continuously identifies and implements strategies and improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality and result in a lower total cost of ownership

• Continuously evaluates supplier performance and creates and leads teams to improve supplier performance as necessary

• Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk.

COMPETENCIES

REQUIRED

• Ability to manage multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects

• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals

• Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships

• Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Fluent in English both written and verbal

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• 4-year college degree Supply Chain management or relevant discipline

• Minimum of 4 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field

• Experience with supply chain concepts and methodologies preferably in the manufacturing industry

Preferred

• MBA

• CPSM

• SAP Experience

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.