Commodity Manager - North American Hydraulics

3859 Job Location: Oak Brook - Illinois - United States Job Family for Posting: Mechanical Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time Apply now Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Start Please wait... About Us Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people - and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you're in the right place. Grow a Career. Build a Future! Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can't happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers. Job Purpose The Regional Commodity Manager for Hydraulics is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for hydraulic components and assemblies used in production: valves, pumps, motors, accumulators, steering units, etc. As regional head for the hydraulic commodity, this role owns the spend budget and cost competitiveness of their desk as well as supplier relationship, new product sourcing, and has an important seat at the table for global hydraulic strategy formation. This role also backstops quality, supply continuity and production on-time delivery to the manufacturing plants. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead the development of sourcing strategies for the North American region in coordination with global and regional stakeholders to ensure regional strategies are aligned with global sourcing roadmaps, product roadmaps, and footprint decisions. Maintain a strong understanding of market conditions, new developments, and manufacturing techniques for assigned commodities. Participate in the development of hydraulic sourcing strategies for global CNH. This is done in conjunction with the global Mechanical commodity manager, and the regional managers and colleagues. Own the financial budget for the commodity cluster. Manage opportunities, risk, and raw material in the GPP action plan tool (CNH Purchasing tool). Monitor monthly progress and changes, ensuring accurate roll-up of results into commodity, regional, and global forecasts for both the Agriculture (AG) and Construction Equipment (CE) segments. Oversee the implementation of the Strategic Sourcing Program (SSP), ensuring alignment with the financial plan and timely execution. Ensure all sourcing activities comply with CNH policies and ethical standards. Support, direct, and guide commodity Buyers in negotiating contracts, pricing, SSP implementation and commercial terms with suppliers to secure supply and to deliver cost savings for the company. Cost & Risk Management Drive consistent year-over-year unit cost reductions in support of company strategic initiatives and competitively priced equipment in the marketplace. Lead the development and governance of cost-reduction strategies, leveraging tools such as benchmarking, supplier negotiations, platform alignment, VA/VE, market testing, resourcing, supplier rationalization, and make/buy analysis in partnership with cross-functional teams. Set direction to significantly and meaningfully eliminate, avoid, or mitigate tariff expenses for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 tariffed parts. In coordination with Procurement and Supplier Development, oversee the identification and mitigation of supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, geopolitical factors, and other potential disruptions. Supplier Management Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers for the North American region and align with the Global team to ensure unified strategic direction. In partnership with Procurement and Supplier Quality, set expectations for and review supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and compliance metrics. Effectively manage high-visibility suppliers, rapidly resolving issues and leading critical negotiations. Stay closely aligned to on-the-ground developments to brief and advise senior CNH leadership on executive-level topics, often on short notice. Leadership and People Be a servant-leader for the commodity cluster, advocating for the region, function and your team of Strategic Sourcing Specialists. Professionally lead, develop and coach sourcing specialists, providing clear expectations, feedback, and mentoring to support their growth and performance. Model and demonstrate an ownership mentality, consistently asking "what is best for CNH?" when making decisions with multiple stakeholders, recognizing the responsibility of allocating resources. Experience RequiredEducation: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field. Experience: 8+ years in procurement or commodity management, preferably in off-road or heavy equipment manufacturing. Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes and requirements. A technical background or equivalent experience in hydraulics is a must. Skills: Negotiation and contract management. Demonstrated experience in global sourcing, supplier development, and supply base management for hydraulic assemblies in within a complex supply chain environment. Analytical and problem-solving abilities, including proficiency with Excel, Microsoft software and data managing. Demonstrated experience representing and defending company interests with tough or strategic suppliers, using data-driven arguments and strong negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and secure competitive terms. Pay Transparency The annual salary for this role is USD $134,000.00 - $196,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) What We Offer We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect. At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including: Flexible work arrangements Savings & Retirement benefits Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Adoption assistance Fertility & Family building support Employee Assistance Programs Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Created: 2026-03-17