Commodity Manager

Overview

Horton, Inc. has an opening for a Commodity Manager. This role is open at either our Roseville, MN or Westminster, SC location. This is an onsite role Monday-Friday.

Position Summary:

The Commodity Manager is a strategic procurement leader responsible for defining and executing multi-year global commodity strategies that maximize value, reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and protect supply continuity. In this role, you will oversee the full sourcing lifecycle-from market dynamics analysis, spend segmentation, and RFQ execution to high-stakes contract negotiation and risk management. Serving as a key liaison across manufacturing, operations, and leadership, you will cultivate high-value supplier partnerships, manage supplier relationship management frameworks, and leverage market intelligence to optimize portfolio performance.

Company Information: As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature - even in the most demanding conditions. For over 70 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com.

Responsibilities

Commodity Manager Responsibilities:

• Define and execute multi-year global/regional commodity strategies, establishing sourcing levers, implementation of roadmaps, and projected financial benefits aligned with business objectives.
• Expand and optimize the Approved Supplier List (ASL) using spend segmentation, supplier capability mapping, and portfolio rationalization.
• Evaluate commodity maturity, cost drivers, market dynamics, and spend data to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and benchmark competitiveness.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through strategic supplier partnerships, volume bundling, and design optimization.
• Deliver annual cost-saving and productivity goals utilizing price negotiations, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), and continuous improvement projects.
• Establish and oversee the Supplier Relationship Management framework, holding suppliers accountable to strict Delivery, Quality, Cost, and Innovation targets.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive supplier summits; maintain comprehensive supplier profiles, scorecards, and risk matrices.
• Foster strategic supplier partnerships to enhance operational alignment, drive mutual value, and support organizational growth.
• Manage vendor selection and procurement processes, negotiate contract terms, and oversee agreements to drive value and ensure compliance.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities, including financial health, capacity bottlenecks, geographic exposure, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner closely with manufacturing plants and operations teams to monitor supplier capacity and proactively prevent supply disruptions.
• Act as the primary liaison to resolve critical material shortages, quality issues, or operational bottlenecks rapidly.
• Monitor global market trends, raw material indices, and macroeconomic factors to forecast cost fluctuations and advise leadership on market shifts.

Qualifications

Commodity Manager Qualifications:

Base requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferred in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement with regional/global categories of spend.

• Proven capability in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and strategic supplier relationship management.

• Advanced proficiency in developing multi-year commodity roadmaps, spend segmentation, supplier capability mapping, and portfolio rationalization.

• Competency in identifying and mitigating supply vulnerabilities, including supplier financial risk, geographic exposure, capacity limits, and regulatory issues.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and market dynamics for assigned commodities.

• Strong crisis management skills to rapidly troubleshoot material shortages and operational bottlenecks under pressure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to professionally interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in the organization.

• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No Visa sponsorship provided now or in the future for this position.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in plastics and electronics commodities preferred.
• Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics or AI-driven costing tools.
• Industry recognized certifications such as APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) are highly desirable.

Additional Information:

The estimated hiring range for this position is $100,000-$130,000 per year plus bonus. Compensation will increase within the range based on experience and qualifications and geography. We also offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment.

To apply, qualified candidates should log onto https://careers-horton.icims.com.

Horton Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans/Disabled

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