Commodity Manager

On site at a Convergix location (Bridgman, Auburn Hills, London, Arbroath)

Reports to: Senior Director Global Supply Chain

We are seeking talented individuals to join our growing team!

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions leverages the strengths, experience, and capabilities of our existing businesses, along with new talent, to transform and grow into the ultimate automation solutions trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge.

Are you a strategic sourcing professional ready to help shape a globally integrated supply chain? Due to growth, Convergix has an immediate opening for a Commodity Manager to join our expanding Procurement and Supply Chain team.

The Commodity Manager will lead and develop strategic commodity strategies, drive supplier performance, and partner across quoting, engineering, project management, and operations to deliver best-in-class value and performance from our supply base.

This role offers the flexibility to work near a Convergix facility or remotely within the USA. Occasional travel is expected to supplier and other Convergix locations.

What would a typical day be like?

Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure consistent delivery, quality, and innovation.
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and commodity strategy execution.
Own and optimize the Preferred Supplier List, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Proactively resolve escalated supplier issues and performance gaps.
Partner with quoting, engineering, and project management to drive cost-effective solutions.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks using structured risk management frameworks.
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts with a focus on total cost of ownership and value creation.
Lead supplier performance reviews and develop improvement plans.
Implement continuous improvement and lean initiatives across sourcing processes.
Collaborate with global teams to leverage best practices and achieve economies of scale.
Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and economic indicators to adjust strategies proactively.
Support new supplier development, onboarding, and qualification processes.

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management roles, preferably in a manufacturing or automation environment.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing commodity strategies in a global environment.
Ability to understand terms and conditions and be able to negotiate contracts.
Ability to build relationships while challenging and proactively driving improvements.
Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP experience preferred (e.g., SAP, Epicor).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across geographic regions.
Reliable transportation and the ability to travel domestically and internationally (estimated 20–30%).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

What does CONVERGIX Offer You?

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

Comprehensive benefits and 401K/RRSP packages (including health, dental, vision coverage and more!)
Clear paths for career advancement and opportunities for professional development
Hands on experience with the latest automation technologies and tools
The chance to be part of a globally recognized workplace that consistently develops cutting-edge solutions that set industry standards
A diverse and inclusive atmosphere that provides support for employees from all walks of life

ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Convergix Automation Solutions is a Global Systems Integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information and software systems, process automation in a variety of manufacturing industries. With over 900 employees, 25+ Locations worldwide and $300M in Sales, Convergix is growing organically as well through acquisition to become a leading $1B Automation Integration global partner. We are a single source automation solutions provider that leverages the geography, technology, industry expertise and capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers in a diverse set of industries.

Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

Why join the CONVERGIX team?

As a growing company in the industrial technology industry and rooted with strong corporate values, CONVERGIX Automation Solutions can offer a unique value proposition to employees. We are expanding at a rapid pace as we continue the path to be a $1 Billion company. CONVERGIX brings a new, holistic approach to automation throughout the value chain. At CONVERGIX, products, technology, experience, support and expertise intersect to empower customers in every industry to reach their full potential.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.