Commodity Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: On-site at the company headquarters and manufacturing facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States. Travel to company and supplier locations is required up to 20% of the time.

Company

hirify.global develops products and smart, connected water solutions for residential and commercial applications, with a focus on safe, clean water and sustainable resource protection.

What you will do

• Develop supply chain and commodity strategies that reduce direct-material investment and maximize total cost of ownership across manufacturing sites and business units.
• Lead cross-functional commodity, productivity, new product development, cost reduction, process improvement, and standardization initiatives.
• Manage commercial relationships with critical suppliers and coordinate sourcing strategies with local buyers and planners.
• Identify, evaluate, and select supply sources for materials and services, including components for new products.
• Evaluate suppliers, negotiate supply agreements and contracts, and maintain purchasing records for accounting, sales, and production functions.
• Travel to facilities and supplier locations for meetings, development activities, negotiations, and audits as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience, preferably in a multi-plant manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, technical data, and product specifications.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, MRPII, and related concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing facility and at the company headquarters in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• MBA or another advanced degree.
• APICS and/or ISM certification.
• Lean, ISO, or Six Sigma experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Microsoft Access is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented and supportive culture centered on integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, transparency, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, paid maternity and paternity leave, 10 paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
• Fitness reimbursement and employee discount programs.
• Permanent employment benefits apply to permanent roles; the position is at will.