Global Commodity Manager

About this role

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. 

Position Summary The Global Commodity Manager (GCM) – Electrical is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for electrical and electromechanical commodities that support FORTNA's automation and material handling solutions.

This role serves as the enterprise expert for assigned categories and partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Delivery, Operations, Estimating, and Executive Leadership to optimize supplier performance, reduce total cost, mitigate risk, and ensure long-term supply continuity.

The ideal candidate combines strong strategic sourcing expertise with experience managing electrical, controls, automation, or electromechanical components in engineered manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Category Management • Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned with business objectives, growth forecasts, and project pipeline demands.

• Analyze market conditions including component availability, technology trends, supplier capacity, lead-time risks, geopolitical factors, and global supply chain dynamics.

• Build and maintain multi-year sourcing, cost reduction, supplier development, and risk mitigation strategies across assigned electrical categories.

• Establish category roadmaps focused on cost competitiveness, supply continuity, innovation, supplier performance, and operational scalability.

• Monitor market intelligence, supplier financial health, and industry trends to proactively manage commercial risk and sourcing opportunities.

Supplier Management & Development • Identify, qualify, develop, and manage strategic suppliers supporting electrical and electromechanical commodities.

• Conduct supplier performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost competitiveness, and technical capability.

• Lead supplier development initiatives that improve capacity, quality systems, operational performance, and long-term partnership value.

• Develop dual-source, regional-source, and contingency strategies to reduce supply chain risk and improve business continuity.

• Collaborate with suppliers to support innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Commercial Leadership • Lead RFQ, RFP, supplier selection, and contract negotiation activities across assigned commodity categories.

• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, inventory strategies, and service-level expectations.

• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives.

• Support new product introductions, customer projects, and engineer-to-order requirements through proactive supplier engagement.

• Ensure sourcing decisions balance cost, quality, delivery, technical requirements, and long-term business objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner closely with Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Delivery, and Estimating teams.

• Influence design-for-cost, component standardization, and sourcing decisions during product development and project execution.

• Align sourcing strategies with engineering requirements, customer commitments, and operational priorities.

• Support supplier technical reviews, capability assessments, and qualification activities.

• Provide market intelligence and supplier insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Supply Chain Risk Management • Monitor supplier performance, capacity constraints, lead-time fluctuations, and emerging market risks.

• Develop and execute mitigation plans for constrained components, sole-source suppliers, and supply disruptions.

• Support business continuity planning through proactive supplier and category risk assessments.

• Lead escalation management and recovery efforts for critical supply issues impacting projects or operations.

• Maintain visibility into global supply chain trends and recommend actions to improve resilience and supply assurance.

Qualifications • Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or category management.

• Experience sourcing electrical, electromechanical, automation, controls, or industrial manufacturing commodities.

• Proven success leading supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Experience working in engineered manufacturing, OEM, automation, industrial equipment, or project-based environments.

• Strong analytical, financial, and supplier management skills

Preferred Qualifications • Experience sourcing motors, sensors, controls, field devices, drives, cables, or electrical assemblies.

• Experience supporting automati

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