THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Leader of Strategic Sourcing, the Commodity Manager is responsible for leading commodity strategy for castings, extrusions, and sheet metal components manufactured primarily from steel and aluminum. This role develops and executes group-wide sourcing strategies that support all Centers for Manufacturing Excellence (CMEs), driving measurable cost improvement, strengthening supplier partnerships, and enhancing supply resilience.
This position requires strong technical capability, commercial rigor, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. The Commodity Manager will work closely with Engineering, Operations, and supplier partners to improve manufacturability, optimize cost structures, and align sourcing strategies with long-term business objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute multi-brand commodity strategies for steel and aluminum castings, extrusions, and sheet metal fabrications.
Partner with Centers for Manufacturing Excellence (CMEs) to align sourcing strategies with operational and capacity requirements.
Consolidate spend across brands and CMEs to increase leverage and deliver sustained year-over-year cost reductions.
Standardize CME purchasing requirements (specs, quality, packaging, logistics, and commercial terms) where practical so volumes can be bundled and sourced under group contracts.
Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and long-term supplier agreements.
Provide contracting tools, sourcing playbooks, and a regular cadence with CME purchasing teams (e.g., QBRs) to support consistent execution of group strategies.
Collaborate with Engineering teams to review drawings and specifications and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations.
Evaluate tooling strategies, capacity planning, and supplier capabilities to support scalable production.
Monitor global steel and aluminum markets and proactively manage cost drivers and risk exposure.
Rationalize the supplier base while strengthening strategic supplier relationships.
Develop sourcing strategies appropriate for a build-to-order operating model with variable demand patterns.
Lead supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Interface with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve any production-affecting materials issues.
Partner with Engineering on identifying new sources of supply for new products during the development phase.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
8-12+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, or Procurement within a manufacturing environment.
Strong technical understanding of casting processes, extrusion manufacturing, and sheet metal fabrication.
Demonstrated experience delivering measurable cost savings and supplier consolidation initiatives.
Experience deploying category/commodity strategies through site-level purchasing teams in a multi-site and/or multi-brand (matrixed) manufacturing organization.
Experience with global sourcing, low-cost country strategies, and overseas supplier management.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent project management and cross-functional team leadership skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills.
Experience in strategic sourcing analysis, implementation, and contract administration.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to drive aggressive implementation plans and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Professional proficiency in both French and English is required. The position holder will be required to interact daily with international colleagues, clients, or partners who only speak English;
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
IMPACT OF THE ROLE
This role has direct visibility to senior leadership and plays a critical part in improving profitability, strengthening supply chain resilience, and establishing best-in-class sourcing practices across LMPG's Centers for Manufacturing Excellence. The Commodity Manager will influence both cost structure and product manufacturability at scale.
