Senior Commodity Manager / Group Manager

What this level means

Expert in field; key problem solver and project leader, authority in multiple areas

Scope

Multiple systems or a technical domain

Autonomy

Sets direction within the domain

Complexity

Novel, high-ambiguity problems; establishes the approach

Impact

Org / multi-team outcomes

Decision rights

Authority over a technical domain

Leadership

Leads cross-team technical initiatives

Typical experience

8–12 yrs

What you'd do

• Manage multiple commodity categories or a broader spend portfolio.
• Lead high-value, complex negotiations.
• Coordinate across business units to align sourcing strategy.
• Provide thought leadership on supply chain strategy.
• Oversee P4 Managers and set team KPIs.
• Manage commodity portfolios
• Lead complex negotiations
• Align sourcing strategies
• Set team KPIs
• Provide strategic guidance

Skills, knowledge & tools

• Portfolio management
• Complex negotiation
• Strategic alignment
• Leadership
• KPI development
• Enterprise sourcing strategies
• Complex negotiation techniques
• Portfolio management
• Strategic alignment
• Leadership in supply chain
• Strategic Thinking & Collaboration
• Complex Negotiation
• Portfolio management
• Thought Leadership
• KPI management

What good looks like

• 10+ years, with leadership experience in sourcing
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience in strategic sourcing

Common titles

Where it sits & what it pays

O*NET / SOC: 13-0000 — Business & Financial Operations Occupations(inferred · under review)

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