Manages extensive warehouse project pipeline across North America, including expansions, insourcing ... associates and sharing best practices to standardize processes where applicable Requirements:
Manages extensive warehouse project pipeline across North America, including expansions, insourcing ... associates and sharing best practices to standardize processes where applicable Requirements:
This individual will work closely with relationship managers, credit officers, and energy bankers ... clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel.
This individual will work closely with relationship managers, credit officers, and energy bankers ... clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel.
This individual will work closely with relationship managers, credit officers, and energy bankers ... clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel.
This individual will work closely with relationship managers, credit officers, and energy bankers ... clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel.
This individual will work closely with relationship managers, credit officers, and energy bankers ... clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel.
This individual will work closely with relationship managers, credit officers, and energy bankers ... clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel.
Technical Training Commodity Manager (1454353)
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$41 - $46/hr
The Technical Training Commodity Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: Define and develop ... associates or bachelors) Ability to physically perform automotive service activities Strong ...
Technical Training Commodity Manager (1454353)
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$41 - $46/hr
The Technical Training Commodity Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: Define and develop ... associates or bachelors) Ability to physically perform automotive service activities Strong ...
Commodities Manager
Mattoon, IL · On-site
At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We ... Analyze market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier performance to inform purchasing ...
Commodities Manager
Mattoon, IL · On-site
At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We ... Analyze market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier performance to inform purchasing ...
At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We ... Analyze market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier performance to inform purchasing ...
At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We ... Analyze market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier performance to inform purchasing ...
SUMMARY: The Strategic Commodity Manager (Buyer) - Metal and Coatings is responsible for ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related ...
SUMMARY: The Strategic Commodity Manager (Buyer) - Metal and Coatings is responsible for ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related ...
SUMMARY: The Strategic Commodity Manager (Buyer) - Metal and Coatings is responsible for ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related ...
SUMMARY: The Strategic Commodity Manager (Buyer) - Metal and Coatings is responsible for ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related ...
At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We ... Analyze market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier performance to inform purchasing ...
At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We ... Analyze market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier performance to inform purchasing ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Salina, KS · Hybrid
$77K - $96K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Salina, KS · Hybrid
$77K - $96K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid
$77K - $96K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid
$77K - $96K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Lenexa, KS · Hybrid
$76K - $94K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Lenexa, KS · Hybrid
$76K - $94K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$77K - $96K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$77K - $96K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Wichita, KS · Hybrid
$72K - $90K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
Tax Senior Associate - Commodity Crops
Wichita, KS · Hybrid
$72K - $90K/yr
This role will primarily focus on serving clients in the commodity crop sector, providing ... Lead and manage tax projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. * Analyze client data to ...
... associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of ... Participates in negotiations for new terms, rebates, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs ...
... associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of ... Participates in negotiations for new terms, rebates, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs ...
Commodity Specialist
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Own commercial strategy and supplier management for assigned direct material commodities, with a ... Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race ...
Commodity Specialist
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Own commercial strategy and supplier management for assigned direct material commodities, with a ... Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race ...
Commodity Specialist
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Own commercial strategy and supplier management for assigned direct material commodities, with a ... Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race ...
Commodity Specialist
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Own commercial strategy and supplier management for assigned direct material commodities, with a ... Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race ...
Minimum 5 years experience managing an active book of Agricultural Commodity Derivatives, with a ... Continuously coach and mentor Analysts and Associates * Ensure high levels of client satisfaction ...
Minimum 5 years experience managing an active book of Agricultural Commodity Derivatives, with a ... Continuously coach and mentor Analysts and Associates * Ensure high levels of client satisfaction ...
Commodity Merchant Associate
Siloam Springs, AR · On-site
$91K/yr
Supports company-wide commodity risk management program: Keeps up to date with current trends and marketplace dynamics impacting exchange-traded commodities, working with outside firms to gather and ...
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Commodity Merchant Associate
Siloam Springs, AR · On-site
$91K/yr
Supports company-wide commodity risk management program: Keeps up to date with current trends and marketplace dynamics impacting exchange-traded commodities, working with outside firms to gather and ...
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How much do associate commodity manager jobs pay per hour?
As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate commodity manager in the United States is $21.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are some common challenges faced by Associate Commodity Managers and how can they be addressed?
Associate Commodity Managers often encounter challenges such as fluctuating market prices, supply chain disruptions, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Navigating these issues requires strong analytical skills, adaptability, and effective communication with both suppliers and internal teams. Proactively monitoring market trends and collaborating closely with procurement, production, and logistics colleagues can help mitigate risks and ensure a steady supply of commodities. Embracing continuous learning and staying updated on industry developments are also key to overcoming these challenges.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Commodity Manager, and why are they important?
To thrive as an Associate Commodity Manager, you typically need a background in supply chain management, procurement, or business, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, procurement software, and analytical tools such as Excel or SAP is important. Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical thinking skills help you build supplier relationships and make data-driven decisions. These competencies are crucial for optimizing costs, ensuring reliable supply, and supporting the organization's strategic sourcing objectives.
What are Associate Commodity Managers?
Associate Commodity Managers are professionals who assist in the procurement and management of specific groups of goods or raw materials, known as commodities, for an organization. They work under the guidance of senior commodity managers to help develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, analyze market trends, and ensure cost-effective purchasing. Their role often includes coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain supply chain efficiency and manage risks related to commodity price fluctuations. This position is typically entry to mid-level and serves as a foundational role for advancing into senior supply chain or procurement positions.
What is the difference between Associate Commodity Manager vs Commodity Manager?
| Aspect | Associate Commodity Manager | Commodity Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Supports procurement, conducts market research, assists in supplier negotiations | Leads procurement strategies, manages supplier relationships, oversees commodity categories |
| Experience & Credentials | Entry to mid-level, often requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field | Mid to senior-level, requires experience in procurement and often certifications like CPSM |
| Work Environment | Corporate procurement teams, supply chain departments | Strategic sourcing teams, procurement leadership |
The Associate Commodity Manager typically supports procurement activities and market analysis, working under the guidance of a Commodity Manager. In contrast, the Commodity Manager takes on strategic responsibilities, managing supplier relationships and category strategies. Both roles are essential in supply chain operations, with the Associate role serving as a stepping stone to more senior procurement positions.
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Vertiv rating
6.9
Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
310th of 421 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
Job Summary: This role will primarily support the Americas region with a focus on warehousing operations and strategy, managing a portfolio of warehouse sourcing and cost reduction projects. The position will support Vertiv's growing material plans and plant production requirements while delivering significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract optimization. This role is expected to work with global and regional teams as appropriate to share best practices and standardize global processes where applicable.
- Manages extensive warehouse project pipeline across North America, including expansions, insourcing initiatives, make vs. buy analyses, and facility transitions. Coordinates cross-functional teams through project identification, RFP/bidding processes, contract negotiations, and implementation phases.
- Develops and executes category strategies for warehousing operations, including long-term planning, sourcing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Drives cost savings and financial performance through strategic negotiations, contract optimization, and total cost of ownership analysis. Demonstrates measurable improvements in cost, cash flow, quality, and risk mitigation.
- Directs cross-functional sourcing initiatives using spend analysis, market research, and cost modeling to identify high-value opportunities that deliver innovative solutions, operational efficiencies, and sustainable value to the business.
- Manages preferred supplier program with a "plan for every partner" approach. Maintains strong relationships with warehouse providers across US, Mexico, and Canada to ensure business continuity, optimal performance, and competitive pricing while supporting Vertiv's expanding footprint.
- Establishes total landed cost and Total Cost of Ownership models for warehousing categories in alignment with stakeholders to enable data-driven decision making.
- Provides leadership to key stakeholders throughout the company, building relationships that facilitate strategic and financial value delivery. Partners with value stream leaders, operations teams, and plant management to improve performance and reduce customer friction.
- Collaborates with global Indirect Procurement team in a matrixed environment, supporting global associates and sharing best practices to standardize processes where applicable
Requirements:
- Proven experience in warehousing and logistics sourcing, including negotiating and contracting for warehouse services, with demonstrated track record of managing multi-site portfolios and delivering cost savings.
- Strong project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different geographical locations through all phases (planning, bidding, negotiation, implementation).
- Warehouse network optimization experience, including make vs. buy analysis, site selection, facility transitions, and network design.
- Experience leading cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives in logistics or warehousing operations with measurable financial results.
- Proficiency with modern productivity tools including consumer AI applications (e.g., large language models like ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to enhance analysis, documentation, and decision-making efficiency.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to build cross-functional relationships and present compelling business cases to senior leadership.
- Spanish language proficiency preferred to support Mexico operations, but not required.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
- Own it
- Act with urgency
- Foster a customer-first mindset
- Think big and execute
- Lead by example
- Drive continuous improvement
- Learn and seek out development
- Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.