IT Global Commodity Manager

IT Global Commodity Manager

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The IT Global Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering savings and benefits for our organization. This individual will identify strategic suppliers in the IT supply chain space and lead cross-functional evaluations to determine the best overall supplier product and services. This individual will recommend and work with internal groups to implement strategic supplier agreements, partnerships, or potential investments in coordination with business approval processes. Main category focus for this position will be IT related.

Key Responsibilities

- Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership

- Support and execute a multi‑year ecosystem supplier strategy aligned with business unit objectives and partner requirements, including supplier capacity and capability planning.

- Develop and manage strategic relationships with IT hardware and software suppliers, evaluating current technologies and emerging innovations.

- Lead category management and strategic IT sourcing initiatives, including supplier evaluations with cross‑functional teams covering technical fit, service capability, manufacturing capacity, risk, quality, cost competitiveness, and intellectual property considerations.

- Serve as the primary liaison between strategic suppliers, IT teams, and management to support integration of supplier products and services into Mitsubishi Power’s IT infrastructure.

- Analyze sourcing and supplier data, including market research, spend analysis, supplier performance, and stakeholder feedback, to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; communicate insights through dashboards and presentations.

- Drive cost‑reduction and standardization initiatives, implementing cost‑out ideas and total cost of ownership improvements.

- Negotiate supplier contracts and agreements, balancing supplier relationships with achievement of optimal commercial terms, risk mitigation, and long‑term value creation.

- Identify and qualify vendors for highly technical commodities, ensuring alignment with price, quality, delivery, availability, and capacity requirements.

- Develop procurement strategies based on long‑range forecasts, contract validity, and supply market conditions.

- Create value through supplier development and excellence initiatives, including sourcing strategies such as sole sourcing, e‑sourcing events, auctions, cross‑commodity and cross‑business‑unit bundling, and increased competition.

- Collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholders, working with other category managers, buyers, procurement teams, and suppliers to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.

- Lead and manage category performance, setting clear objectives, tracking results, motivating stakeholders and suppliers, and promoting procurement excellence, accountability, and integrity.

- Present category strategies and performance updates to senior leadership.

- Perform supply chain risk analysis and develop mitigation plans to support continuity and supply chain goals.

- Represent Mitsubishi Power in supplier negotiations and contribute to policy formulation.

- Maintain supplier KPIs, monitor supplier production capacity, and establish buyer capacity plans.

- Partner with Buyers and the broader Supply Chain team to resolve conflicts and execution issues.

- Develop, evaluate, and refine complex commercial and technical bids, including drafting and issuing RFQs/RFPs, analyzing responses, and supporting award recommendations.

- Negotiate terms and conditions, contracts, and bid proposals, ensuring alignment with buyers and all stakeholders.

- Establish and manage blanket purchase agreements, including contract duration and dollar limitations.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university (MBA Preferred)

- Two (2) years of IT supply chain experience; or, five (5) years of supply chain experience with specialty in Commodities management; OR, Any equivalent combination.

- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.

- Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.

- Ability to travel 10%

Why Should You Apply?

- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).

- Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.

- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.

- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

- Committed to quality products and services.

- Great working environment and culture.

- Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.