Commodity Manager

What You'll Do

Education

Experience

Skills for Success

Work Environment & Travel

Why You'll Love Working at ORBIS

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, CPM, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, or category management experience.
• Proven success managing suppliers, leading negotiations, and delivering business results.
• Skills for Success
• Strong strategic sourcing and category management expertise.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and procurement processes.
• Strong financial acumen and cost analysis capabilities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Work Environment & Travel
• Office-based role with regular interaction in manufacturing environments and supplier locations.
• Up to 50% domestic and international travel to support supplier and business needs. Ability to obtain a passport required.
• Why You'll Love Working at ORBIS
• Lead high-impact sourcing initiatives that directly influence company performance and profitability.
• Build strategic partnerships with suppliers and business leaders across the organization.
• Drive meaningful cost savings, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to global sourcing activities and a diverse supplier network.
• Join a collaborative organization that values professional growth, leadership, and strategic thinking.
• #ORBIS
• #LI-CD1
• Two companies, one vision.
• Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.
• Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.
• Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.
• Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.
• Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.
• The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!
• Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

Responsibilities

• As a Commodity Manager, you will:
• Develop and execute category strategies that align with business priorities and long-term objectives.
• Drive cost savings initiatives and identify opportunities to increase value across assigned commodity categories.
• Lead commercial negotiations involving contracts, pricing, lead times, payment terms, and Incoterms.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and utilize supplier scorecards to improve performance and operational outcomes.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and supply chain resiliency.
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering teams to identify new materials, process improvements, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Monitor procurement metrics related to supplier performance, inventory management, payables, and invoice accuracy.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that streamline processes and support category performance.
• Prepare and present monthly updates on financial results, supplier performance, and strategic initiatives.