Commodity Manager

WHO WE ARE: Douglas Dynamics is North America's premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life. We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment. HOW WE DO IT:Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are: Be Customer & Results Driven Anticipate the Possibilities Collaborate & Care Communicate Responsibly Develop Self & Others Get Better Every Day We are seeking a Commodity Manager.JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all aspects of supplier management within a defined commodity scope. Under the framework of a lean/JIT enterprise, develop an in-depth understanding of the commodity and global marketplace. Defines key objectives and performance criteria of suppliers, in quality, delivery and total cost both domestically and in Best Cost Countries (BCC). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In conjunction with Director of Sourcing and Supply, evaluate supplier performance and work towards continuous improvement. Define strategic direction for supplier improvement both at the macro and micro levels. Identify attributes required for suppliers to sustain a competitive advantage for DD. Utilize the Supplier Performance Metrics process to guide continuous improvement and strive to achieve Best of Best (BOB) status for key suppliers. Plan and schedule visits to suppliers to assure communication of DD expectations and identify supply deficiencies. Coordinate and assist in implementation of lean/JIT inventory management systems including kanbans, stocking plans and other pull systems and milk-run delivery methods. Utilize MRP and other tools to support established production schedules and expedite any exceptions as required. Assure DD's ability to meet the required perfect ship objectives year round. Streamline the supply chain process from order to delivery of product. Collaborate with the Planners, local GSS representation and other Business Unit personnel to understand and fulfill operations needs. Collect and analyze data sets from multiple sources to facilitate decision making in support of strategies. Prepare RFP/RFQ documents and administer processes to achieve best total cost for DD. Drive continuous improvement of total cost and achievement of margin improvement for mutual benefit. Comply with Standards of Work (SOWs) for GSS to support organizational objectives and leverage best practice across the company. Participate as a SOW auditor and preparation of appropriate corrective actions that will assure compliance. Communicate results and status on a consistent basis to assure transparent progress between suppliers, GSS, Innovations, Sales, Marketing and the Business Units. Negotiate and administer major formal supply agreements and contracts focusing on mutual margin improvement and elimination of waste in the supply chain. Develop, implement and communicate detailed three year strategic plan for the commodity, including, but not limited to: commodity drivers and influencers, DD competitive suppliers in the commodity, spend and cost trends, supplier performance, supply segmentation and optimal supply chain size. Secure external information through publications, meetings and seminars to serve as the DD subject matter expert in said commodity. Benchmark DD performance within defined commodity. Utilize problem solving skills to eliminate supplier deficiencies and implementation of corrective actions to eliminate root cause failures. Facilitate replacement product and return of defective materials and appropriate financial credits/inventory adjustments. Coordinate with appropriate resources and the ECN process to assure product specifications and BOMs are accurately maintained. Present appropriate training materials for continuous education of supplier organizations and their suppliers. Leverage supplier resources to educate the DD organization as well. Support new product development in conjunction with Innovations, Operations and other departments, including new materials and manufacturing technologies, to meet product launch mileposts. Research suppliers and evaluate products as required. Consistently conduct business in an ethical and professional manner when interacting with internal personnel, suppliers, distributors and customers. Conform to the Institute of Supply Management Code of Ethics and report any violations to the Vice President Global Supply in a timely manner. Keep work area (tools, material and equipment) clean and orderly. Participate when feasible with teams formed to create continuous improvement efforts in systems and procedures. Follow Company safety rules; maintain safe work area and equipment. Promptly report or resolve any unsafe condition. Follow Company policies and procedures regarding work and conduct. OTHER DUTIES: Manage projects and lead teams as assigned. Serve as GSS representative for New Product Development projects as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education: Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain management, industrial management, business administration or equivalent. A. P. P., C.P.M., CPSM, CPIM, CPSC certification or active pursuit of certification is highly desirable. Experience in lean and ISO environments is a plus. Bilingual skills a plus. Communication Skills: Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills required to build strong teams and operate cross functionally in a matrixed organization. Negotiation skills required to promote best total cost for DD. Facilitate integration of DD strategy into supplier organizations. Collaborate with local GSS team and Business Units regularly. Technical Skills: 5-10 years' experience operating in a manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement for the GSS and supplier organizations. Solid understanding of commodity focus is key. Computer Skills: Strong knowledge and skill in MS Office software, MRP/ERP Systems and presentation software. Mathematical Skills: Accurate analysis of spend, quality and supplier performance data. Ability: Requires strong abilities to analyze data and situations of moderate to complex scope to formulate strategic initiatives and accomplish objectives. Ability to analyze waste in the supply chain to extract margin improvement and continuous improvement. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Physical Demands: Must be able to use the phone and computer for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 10-40 pounds with good body mechanics. Must be able to move around safely in a manufacturing environment. Ability to travel domestically 15-30% of the time; may require international travel on occasion. Work Environment: Completes most tasks in an office environment with frequent visits to plant floor and visiting supplier locations.

Created: 2026-03-04