Commodity Manager – Electronics at Alto-Shaam in Menomonee Falls, WI

Company Description

Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience—you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.

Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.

Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.

As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:

• Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
• Low COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
• 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO
• Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
• Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
• Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
• Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
• Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary

Job Description

Responsible for strategic management of assigned commodities for Alto-Shaam, including negotiating and managing supplier agreements that deliver cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation. This role will drive supplier engagement, discovery of new technologies, and early supplier involvement in NPD (New Product Development). Build strong partnerships with suppliers to enable cost-out initiatives, technology introduction, and long-term agreements aligned with Alto-Shaam’s business objectives.

The ideal candidate for a Commodity Manager - Electronics would be able to do the following:

Commodity Strategy & Management

• Develop and execute cross-functionally aligned global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, balancing short-term and long-term objectives to achieve goals in quality, cost, and availability.
• Lead contract negotiations and agreement management, ensuring terms incentivize innovation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate global commodity market trends and emerging technologies to influence design and sourcing decisions.
• Identify alternate suppliers and materials to reduce cost and improve performance, supporting innovation and risk mitigation.
• Conduct research on market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier capabilities to enhance negotiations and strategic decisions.

Performance

• Drive year-over-year cost improvement programs through supplier collaboration and value engineering.
• Measure and manage supplier performance using KPIs; communicate results regularly.
• Manage the full lifecycle of sourcing projects, including planning, bid preparation, negotiation, contracting, and reporting.
• Understand demand and supply constraints and develop global order plans to ensure continuity and manage EOL sub-components for printed circuit board and electronic controls.
• Implement and manage long-term agreements that deliver best-in-class quality, delivery, and lowest total cost.

Relationship Management

• Build strategic partnerships with suppliers to enable early involvement in NPD and technology roadmaps.
• Lead supplier business reviews focused on innovation, cost reduction, and agreement compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships, communicate risks/opportunities, and recommend alternatives to reduce costs and supply risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement methods for improving quality and service.
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers to align requirements and expectations.
• Support cross-functional teams in identifying and implementing cost-out opportunities during product lifecycle.
• Champion supplier engagement programs that reward performance and innovation

Qualifications

For a candidate to be successful as an Commodity Manager - Electronics they must have:

• Strong experience in contract negotiation and supplier agreement management.
• Procurement and sourcing experience in electronics controls, contracted PCB’s, input/output boards, and controls systems/software through contract manufacturers.
• Experience developing and implementing commodity strategies and supplier-led innovation programs.
• Proven record of delivering year-over-year cost savings and driving technology introduction.
• Ability to develop and interpret total cost of ownership models.
• Collaborative team player with strong networking, influencing, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; minimum 5 years in supply management or engineering.
• Ability to travel domestically (up to 25-40%) and if needed working remotely
• Preferred: Experience in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma environments; purchasing experience in high-mix, low-volume industries

Additional Information

We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:

• Highest Quality: Are you detailed-oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work?
• Win together as a Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond?
• Unleash the Innovative Spirit: Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work?
• Be a Helpful Voice: Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others?
• Every Individual Makes an Impact: Are you a go-getter who takes initiative and pride in your work?

If you share our values, we want you to be a part of our Alto-Shaam family!