Commodity Manager- Market Pricing & Commodity Intelligence

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Why Join Altec?

COMMODITY MANAGER – MARKET PRICING & COMMODITY INTELLIGENCE

Supply Chain | St. Joseph, Missouri

ABOUT ALTEC

Altec is a leading provider of products and services for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. For nearly a century, Altec has been committed to helping customers safely and reliably build and maintain critical infrastructure.

At Altec, our values guide everything we do:

Customer First • Enjoyment of Work • Family • Financial Stability • Integrity • People Are Our Greatest Strength • Quality • Spiritual Development • Teamwork

We offer a collaborative environment where associates are empowered to innovate, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to our customers and communities.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Altec is seeking a Commodity Manager focused on market pricing, commodity intelligence, and strategic analysis. This role serves as a key resource for understanding commodity trends, forecasting cost impacts, and supporting sourcing decisions across multiple categories.

While market pricing and commodity intelligence are the primary focus of this position, the Commodity Manager may also support specific commodity categories or other sourcing priorities. Category assignments and areas of responsibility may be adjusted over time based on business needs, organizational structure, workload, and staffing.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Materials, and Quality teams across the organization to support both current production and future business growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As the Commodity Manager for Market Pricing & Commodity Intelligence, you will:

• Monitor commodity markets, pricing indices, economic indicators, capacity, lead times, and supply-demand trends across multiple categories.
• Develop cost models, forecasts, dashboards, and scenario analyses to support sourcing and business decisions.
• Translate market data into actionable recommendations for Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and leadership teams.
• Analyze commodity exposure, inflationary and deflationary drivers, and supply chain risks; identify mitigation opportunities.
• Establish consistent data sources, methodologies, and reporting standards for commodity intelligence.
• Track supplier and market cost drivers and evaluate the reasonableness of pricing changes.
• Support commodity managers with negotiation preparation, sourcing strategies, timing decisions, and long-range planning.
• Deliver recurring and ad hoc reports that clearly communicate trends, risks, opportunities, and expected financial impact.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory, geopolitical, logistics, energy, and technology developments that may affect commodity markets.
• Coach and support purchasing and materials team members in the use of market intelligence, cost modeling, and forecasting tools.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six years of applicable experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, economics, business analytics, manufacturing, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing market, pricing, cost, or supply chain data.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel capabilities.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level within the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Preferred Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring technical expertise and operational knowledge to the role, including:

• Experience with commodity pricing, market analytics, cost modeling, or forecasting.
• Knowledge of economics, finance, procurement analytics, strategic sourcing, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Experience using market indices, economic indicators, dashboards, or business-intelligence tools.
• Experience identifying cost drivers, quantifying risk, and evaluating supplier pricing changes.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineered-products environment.
• Experience translating complex market and financial data into clear recommendations for cross-functional and leadership audiences.
• MBA, APICS certification, or equivalent professional certification.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong record of producing reliable market analysis, forecasts, and cost insights.
• The ability to identify emerging risks and opportunities and recommend practical actions.
• Skill in influencing cross-functional stakeholders through clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and disciplined use of data.
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• A commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.

WHY ALTEC

At Altec, you'll have the opportunity to influence critical business decisions, partner with industry-leading suppliers, and help drive operational excellence across a world-class manufacturing organization. You'll join a collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Join us and help build the supply chain that powers the products our customers depend on every day.

ADDITIONAL COMMODITY MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

As part of our long-term succession planning and procurement strategy, Altec is recruiting for multiple Commodity Manager disciplines, including:

• Steel
• Composites
• Electrical Components
• MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)
• Market Pricing & Commodity Intelligence

Candidates whose experience aligns with more than one discipline are encouraged to review and apply for other Commodity Manager opportunities that match their background and interests.

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program

• Retirement 401(k) Program

• Vacation and Holidays

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program

• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.