Commodity Manager

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Position Summary 

IEM is currently seeking a Commodity Manager with experience in electrical components for our Franklin, TN location. The Commodity Manager develops and executes commodity strategies that support IEM's manufacturing, supply chain, and operational goals. This role manages assigned suppliers, pricing, contracts, performance, and risk to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery. 

The ideal candidate has experience with electrical components and can implement supplier and commodity actions within defined scope without requiring Engineering involvement for every decision. This position reports into our VP of Supply Chain. 

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Franklin, TN office and does not offer remote work.    

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and execute commodity strategies that support cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and business continuity goals. 

• Manage supplier relationships, including selection, negotiations, performance reviews, scorecards, corrective actions, and long-term supplier development. 

• Lead sourcing, cost reduction, supplier consolidation, dual sourcing, and supply risk mitigation initiatives. 

• Partner with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to align supplier strategies with production needs. 

• Analyze supplier capacity, lead times, pricing, market trends, demand signals, and supply risks to support sourcing decisions. 

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, stocking agreements, blanket orders, and long-term supply agreements. 

• Support supplier issue resolution related to defects, delivery delays, nonconformance, and recurring performance concerns. 

• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, contract, and commodity data in applicable systems. 

• The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.  

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.