Job Description
The Commodity Manager – IT & Professional Services leads and manages the Global Supply Management process for these categories. This role drives productivity, cost improvement, and risk mitigation by building strong relationships with key stakeholders (IT, Engineering, Marketing, HR, Product Management) and suppliers. The position negotiates contracts, ensures supplier capacity and capability, and partners with corporate teams to deliver cost reduction, competitive advantage, and supply continuity through global sourcing.
Essential functions include leading sourcing for IT services and hardware, implementing sourcing strategies, managing project timelines, identifying and mitigating risks, negotiating contracts, building collaborative relationships, supporting supplier optimization, applying change and project management principles, providing issue resolution, and leading special projects. Requires up to 20% travel within North America.
About Valmont
Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.