Commodity Buyer Specialist

Job Description Commodity Buyer Specialist Requisition ID: 6313 Job Location: Sioux Falls - South Dakota - United States Category for Job Posting: Supply Chain Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time Working Mode for Job Posting: Hybrid Apply now Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Start Please wait... About Us At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world. As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow. Grow a Career. Build a Future. If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH. Job Purpose The Commodity Buyer Senior Specialist / New Product Development Hybrid role is an individual contributor position responsible for supporting both Sioux Falls manufacturing operations and new product development programs . This role leads sourcing, supplier management, and commercial activities across assigned commodities while ensuring successful execution of product launches, cost reduction initiatives, and supply continuity objectives. The position serves as a key liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers to deliver products that meet cost, quality, timing, and performance targets throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing and executing commodity and sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships and negotiations, supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs, driving cost reduction and value engineering initiatives, implementing long-term supply agreements, conducting market analysis and benchmarking, and mitigating supply chain risks. The role is accountable for supplier selection, prototype and production sourcing, tooling management, commercial negotiations, and achieving annual savings, budget, and performance objectives. This hybrid role combines strategic commodity management with program-focused sourcing support and is approximately 50% Strategic / 50% Operational . Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing and supplier selection activities for new product development and production commodities, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, delivery, and timing objectives. Manage purchasing activities across multiple concurrent product development programs, including prototype, tooling, and production sourcing. Develop and execute commodity and supply base strategies to achieve lowest total cost, supply continuity, and optimal supplier performance. Drive early supplier involvement, supplier innovation, VA/VE initiatives, and co-development activities to support product competitiveness and cost reduction. Negotiate and manage supplier agreements, pricing, commercial terms, and technical changes while delivering cost savings and material cost reduction targets. Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product launches and production requirements. Monitor market conditions, industry trends, technology developments, and raw material cost drivers to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply risks. Hold suppliers accountable for project milestones, delivery commitments, quality performance, and continuous improvement objectives. Conduct supplier benchmarking, capability assessments, and sourcing evaluations to identify and qualify best-fit suppliers. Support strategic sourcing decisions and implement initiatives that improve supplier performance, product quality, and overall business value. Experience Required A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field along with a minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience. Ability to travel up to 20% - domestic and international (majority of travel will be domestic)…

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