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Commodity Manager - Logistics and Freight

ilocatum

Florence, AL 35630 • $110,000 to $130,000 / yr • 11/1/2026

Commodity Manager, Logistics and Freight, Manufacturing

Florence, AL | Full-Time | $110,000 to $130,000 per year | Relocation assistance available

Lead strategic sourcing for freight and indirect commodities and deliver measurable savings for a manufacturing operation.

Must-Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field
  • 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or commodity management in manufacturing
  • Solid working knowledge of SAP
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to build business cases and prove cost reductions

What You'll Do

  • Develop sourcing strategies and run competitive bids
  • Negotiate supplier agreements for air, ocean, rail, and inbound and outbound freight
  • Manage additional categories such as MRO, chemicals, scrap metal, packaging, and consumables
  • Partner with plant stakeholders to define requirements
  • Consolidate spend and expand blanket agreements
  • Identify cost and inventory reduction opportunities

Nice-to-Haves

  • Freight or transportation sourcing experience
  • Experience with chemicals, lubricants, coatings, or industrial commodities

Compensation and Benefits

  • $110,000 to $130,000 per year
  • Relocation assistance

About the Company

An established industrial machinery manufacturer with operations in northwest Alabama.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.