PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of strategic sourcing or commodity management experience in a global manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of commodity categories such as metals, plastics, electronics, or capital equipment
• Proven ability to lead complex global negotiations and manage supplier relationships
• Experience with ERP systems and sourcing platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to travel internationally as needed
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CSCP are a plus

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies that support corporate goals related to cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk
• Lead the sourcing process, including supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution
• Manage a global supplier base, ensuring performance through metrics, scorecards, and regular business reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance, to align sourcing activities with product and operational requirements
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and drive strategic decisions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base, including cost reduction, lead-time optimization, and quality enhancement
• Develop and maintain commodity roadmaps, cost models, and sourcing playbooks
• Mitigate risks in the supply chain through dual-sourcing strategies, supplier development, and contingency planning
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership and mentorship to sourcing teams or regional commodity specialists, where applicable
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