Associate Commodity Manager

The Associate Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing cost‑reduction and commodity strategies across assigned categories and locations. This role leads supplier strategy, global sourcing initiatives, and supply chain efficiency efforts using tools such as reverse auctions, leveraging, VA/VE, and data‑driven analysis. You will partner with cross‑functional and supplier teams to deliver cost, quality, and performance improvements while managing commodities on a worldwide basis for the RIDGID/Greenlee organization.

**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:**

+ Develop and execute long‑term supplier strategy deployment, cost models, opportunity assessments, supplier financial analysis, negotiations, long‑term contracts, continuous improvement initiatives, and supplier relationship development.
+ Identify and develop efficient, high‑quality domestic or global supply sources, with attention to supply base rationalization.
+ Manage commodity ...