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Job Description Commodities Manager Position Summary: Proactively manages assigned commodities such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, etc., on a global basis, including identifying/developing strategic supplier relationships with industry leaders. Emphasis is on procurement/logistics, cost reduction, technology advances and product development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Negotiates supply agreements and ensures vendor relations are solid. Counters price increase demands and prepares strategies for various commodities. Creates opportunities for CIP savings and delivers year over year cost savings. Acts as negotiator when supply deliveries default. Understands the cost structures of the Supplier base. Ensures the New Product Introduction (NPI) projects are fully support with Procurement roles. Lead product development activities with key suppliers. Identify/develop strategic OEM...