... supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI ... establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk. * Lead ongoing category management ...
... supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI ... establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk. * Lead ongoing category management ...
... supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI ... establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk. * Lead ongoing category management ...
... supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI ... establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk. * Lead ongoing category management ...
... supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI ... establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk. * Lead ongoing category management ...
... supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI ... establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk. * Lead ongoing category management ...
... supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI ... establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk. * Lead ongoing category management ...
... supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI ... establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk. * Lead ongoing category management ...
... risk capabilities to the clearing services underpinning global banks and worldwide commodity ... You will be proficient in time management and a keen listener with the innate ability to draw the ...
... risk capabilities to the clearing services underpinning global banks and worldwide commodity ... You will be proficient in time management and a keen listener with the innate ability to draw the ...
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$95K - $120K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Assess and build annual sourcing initiatives that provide detailed service commodity strategies ... Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and ...
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$95K - $120K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Assess and build annual sourcing initiatives that provide detailed service commodity strategies ... Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and ...
Category Manager - Utility Procurement
Gainesville, GA · On-site
$110K - $160K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Experience with commodity contracting, pricing structures, supply market analysis, logistics considerations, and risk management concepts relevant to capital commodities. * Familiarity with utility ...
Category Manager - Utility Procurement
Gainesville, GA · On-site
$110K - $160K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Experience with commodity contracting, pricing structures, supply market analysis, logistics considerations, and risk management concepts relevant to capital commodities. * Familiarity with utility ...
Category Manager - Utility Procurement
Gainesville, GA · Hybrid
$110K - $160K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Experience with commodity contracting, pricing structures, supply market analysis, logistics considerations, and risk management concepts relevant to capital commodities. * Familiarity with utility ...
Category Manager - Utility Procurement
Gainesville, GA · Hybrid
$110K - $160K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Experience with commodity contracting, pricing structures, supply market analysis, logistics considerations, and risk management concepts relevant to capital commodities. * Familiarity with utility ...
Category Manager - Utility Procurement
Gainesville, GA · Hybrid
$110K - $160K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Experience with commodity contracting, pricing structures, supply market analysis, logistics considerations, and risk management concepts relevant to capital commodities. * Familiarity with utility ...
Category Manager - Utility Procurement
Gainesville, GA · Hybrid
$110K - $160K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Experience with commodity contracting, pricing structures, supply market analysis, logistics considerations, and risk management concepts relevant to capital commodities. * Familiarity with utility ...
Senior QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... risk management, delivery management, and settlement management systems. * Test systems in a multi ... Prefer 2+ years experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Senior QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... risk management, delivery management, and settlement management systems. * Test systems in a multi ... Prefer 2+ years experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Lead QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$115K - $175K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing Systems like intraday risk management ... Prefer 5+ years' experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Lead QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$115K - $175K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing Systems like intraday risk management ... Prefer 5+ years' experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Lead QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$140 - $175/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing Systems like intraday risk management ... Prefer 5+ years' experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Lead QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$140 - $175/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing Systems like intraday risk management ... Prefer 5+ years' experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Lead QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$115K - $175K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing Systems like intraday risk management ... Prefer 5+ years' experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Lead QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$115K - $175K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing Systems like intraday risk management ... Prefer 5+ years' experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Lead QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$115 - $175/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing Systems like intraday risk management ... Prefer 5+ years' experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Lead QA Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$115 - $175/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing Systems like intraday risk management ... Prefer 5+ years' experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity ...
Senior Treasury Analyst
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Foreign exchange and commodity management and execution of hedges using derivative products * Assisting in the production of monthly KPI reporting to senior management * Counterparty risk management ...
Senior Treasury Analyst
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Foreign exchange and commodity management and execution of hedges using derivative products * Assisting in the production of monthly KPI reporting to senior management * Counterparty risk management ...
Senior Treasury Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Foreign exchange and commodity management and execution of hedges using derivative products * Assisting in the production of monthly KPI reporting to senior management * Counterparty risk management ...
Senior Treasury Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Foreign exchange and commodity management and execution of hedges using derivative products * Assisting in the production of monthly KPI reporting to senior management * Counterparty risk management ...
Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: including purchase order ... Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction ...
Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: including purchase order ... Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction ...
Buyer
Peachtree Corners, GA · On-site
Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: including purchase order ... Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction ...
Buyer
Peachtree Corners, GA · On-site
Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: including purchase order ... Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction ...
Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: including purchase order ... Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction ...
Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: including purchase order ... Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction ...
Purchasing Manager- Raw Materials
Riceboro, GA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... risk Identify and qualify new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing ... Bachelor's Degree - Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering ...
Purchasing Manager- Raw Materials
Riceboro, GA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... risk Identify and qualify new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing ... Bachelor's Degree - Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering ...
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What is a commodity risk management?
A Commodity Risk Management job involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to price volatility in commodities like oil, gas, metals, and agricultural products. Professionals in this field develop strategies using financial instruments like futures, options, and swaps to hedge price fluctuations. They work closely with traders, analysts, and finance teams to ensure companies can manage costs and protect profitability. Their role requires a strong understanding of market dynamics, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in commodity risk management?
To thrive in Commodity Risk Management, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial markets, commodities trading, and quantitative risk assessment, often supported by a relevant degree such as finance, economics, or mathematics. Familiarity with risk management software, trading platforms, Excel, and certifications like FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA are highly valued. Excellent communication, decision-making skills, and the ability to work well under pressure make candidates stand out. These competencies are crucial for accurately assessing market risks, making informed recommendations, and protecting organizational interests in a dynamic market environment.
What are some of the main challenges faced by professionals in commodity risk management?
Professionals in Commodity Risk Management often face challenges such as rapidly changing market conditions, geopolitical events affecting commodity prices, and the need to interpret large volumes of complex data. Navigating price volatility requires staying updated on global trends and making quick, informed decisions to mitigate potential losses. Additionally, effective collaboration with trading, procurement, and finance teams is essential to align risk strategies with broader business goals. Despite these challenges, the role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities to develop valuable expertise in a highly specialized field.

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RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.
- Analyze capital plans to drill down equipment and services required to establish OFCI equipment budget and rolling 12-month procurement plans accounting for and adjusting to the sales projection updates.
- Ensure accurate cost and schedules are provided in a timely manner to the Development Program Managers in support of budget approvals and project schedule planning.
- Provide weekly Development procurement status, progresses, and recommendations to gain support from executives to align on the business objectives.
- Continually evaluate new critical infrastructure technologies with partners to ensure that QTS balances cost, availability, reliability and efficiency into its standard equipment offering.
- Analyze category spend management opportunities, conducts research to understand the supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI's.
- Ensure QTS policies and processes are followed and continuously improve processes and systems to drive best-in-class procurement performance.
- Collaborate with Global Procurement leaders to ensure alignment and execution of category strategies.
- Continuously identify and implement strategies to improve procurement initiatives, increase speed to market, improve quality, and achieve a lower total cost of ownership.
- Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans, and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk.
- Lead ongoing category management activities within assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets.
- Develop RFP packages and lead competitive sourcing events to ensure structuring of commercial value, risk mitigation, and performances requirements are secured in a contract to protect QTS's interests.
- Support Sales revenue generator by securing competitive NRC costing for customer deals as requested.
- Solicit and develop construction related contracts to support QTS projects and associated timelines.
- Monitor market supply chain conditions and anticipate needs of various project to ensure ordering of OFCI equipment for just-in-time delivery to meet QTS timelines.
- Resolve unforeseen technical and commercial issues that arise from the assigned projects, engage with subject matter experts, and escalate as necessary to close processes utilizing approved corrective actions.
- Ensure the most up to date design standards are distributed to the OFCI suppliers to deliver the products as specified.
- Obtain OFCI equipment submittals to support the design, specification, and process approval for each assigned project as needed.
- Track and manage equipment inventory locations to analyze and recommend action plan to prioritize reallocation of capital assets to achieve cost avoidance when possible.
- Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance (on-site delivery performance, cost savings, etc.)
- Ensure mutual contracted obligations to ensure the negotiated values are realized.
- Lead periodic business reviews (such as weekly meetings, QBRs, problem resolution, etc.)
- Consult with QTS Site Operations teams, Suppliers, Finance etc. to be the escalation point on issues and lead process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and maximize value.
- Travel to QTS sites, OEM facilities, trade conferences, and networking events to facilitate strong relationships to benefit the strategic positioning of QTS and department objectives.
- Provide ad-hoc assistance to the Site Operations' needs on certain difficult to source equipment, parts, and services.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, certificate in Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- Five or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Project Management / Engineering
- Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8 or more years direct experience in global supply chain management, project management, category management, strategic sourcing, mechanical engineering, and negotiations, and vendor management in variety of categories
- Data center or critical infrastructure industry experience including Facility Management, Critical Electrical and Mechanical Equipment, Construction Design and Construction, and Professional Services
- Experience in leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
- Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts.
- Business relationship management
- Influencing and persuasion skills
- Strategic analysis and focus
- Ability to manage complexity - oversee multiple initiatives across business entities.
- Ability to facilitate collaboration and focus organization on exceeding targets.
- People motivation and development expertise
- Change management.
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