Commodity Manager

Service Steel Aerospace (SSA) is a leading global distributor of high-performance aerospace metals, including stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloys. With 50 years of experience, SSA supports the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries with quality materials and reliable service. We are committed to delivering excellence through strong customer partnerships, technical expertise, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Join a stable, growing company where your work directly supports critical industries worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Commodity Manager to join our SSA Purchasing Team on site in Fife, WA! (not a remote/hybrid position). The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of materials and services that support the Company's operational and strategic objectives. This position serves as the subject matter expert for assigned product categories, leading supplier selection, contract negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, inventory optimization, and supplier performance management. The Commodity Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Engineering to align purchasing strategies with business goals while mitigating supply chain risk. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodity categories to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity. Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and supply chain risks to proactively identify opportunities and mitigate potential disruptions. Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial stability, and overall performance to support strategic sourcing decisions. Lead competitive sourcing activities, including Requests for Quote (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and supplier evaluations. Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, standardize materials, and leverage purchasing volume. Supplier Relationship Management Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers. Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, lead times, service levels, and long-term supply agreements. Conduct regular supplier business reviews to evaluate quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost performance. Establish supplier performance metrics and corrective action plans when performance expectations are not achieved. Collaborate with suppliers to identify continuous improvement and innovation opportunities. Procurement & Inventory Management Ensure timely procurement of materials and services required to support manufacturing and customer requirements. Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, and consumption trends to maintain appropriate inventory while minimizing carrying costs. Work closely with Operations and Planning to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments. Resolve purchasing issues related to shortages, quality concerns, returns, and supplier discrepancies. Cost Management & Process Improvement Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, value analysis, supplier negotiations, and process improvements. Track purchasing performance against cost savings objectives and departmental metrics. Recommend improvements to procurement processes, systems, and supplier management practices. Support ERP and purchasing system enhancements to improve operational efficiency. Contracts & Compliance Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms in collaboration with Legal and Company leadership. Ensure supplier contracts comply with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Interpret contractual terms and conditions and recommend modifications to reduce risk and improve commercial outcomes. Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and ensure compliance with internal…

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