Commodity Manager

The Commodity Manager will oversee global sourcing activities, manage key supplier relationships, and support new product introduction (NPI) initiatives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This role focuses on end-to-end commodity management, including purchase order execution, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision-making using tools such as Excel, SQL, and Python. Responsibilities

- Lead sourcing activities for assigned commodities, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
- Manage purchase order creation, tracking, and lifecycle management to support ongoing operations and NPI programs.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
- Act as a primary point of contact for suppliers, driving performance, resolving issues, and maintaining strong relationships.
- Use Excel, SQL, and Python to analyze spend, supplier performance, and supply chain data to support strategic decisions.
- Support NPI projects by aligning sourcing activities with rapidly evolving product and process requirements.
- Operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and commodity management processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures related to sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management.

Essential Skills

- 4+ years of experience in sourcing, commodity management, or a closely related supply chain role.
- Proven experience in sourcing, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Hands-on experience with purchase order management, including creation, tracking, and issue resolution.
- Proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and decision support.
- Working knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing data from databases.
- Experience using Python for data analysis, automation, or process improvement.

Work Environment This role is onsite at a facility in Bellevue, WA. The standard work schedule is approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with the possibility of occasional overtime, weekend, or holiday work depending on business needs. The position involves working in a fast-paced, innovative environment that supports global commodity management and NPI initiatives. Onsite parking is available but may require the employee to cover parking costs, and candidates may choose to use public transportation at their own expense. The work setting is office-based, with regular use of tools such as Excel, SQL, and Python, and interaction with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bellevue,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.