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Senior Staff Commodity Manager, Graphite & Mechanical Components
Mainspringenergy
Remote, USA
Full-time
Senior · 15+ years experience
Remote
USD 150000-180000 yearly / year
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- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for graphite grades in high temperature sealing applications, balancing cost, quality, capacity and supply continuity.
- Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for graphite and mechanical components. Build strong partnerships and drive performance improvements.
- Leverage deep knowledge of graphite properties—such as isostatic molding, fine grain structure, and oxidation resistant impregnation chemistries —to ensure materials meet application demands.
- Source suppliers capable of precision machining of graphite components; evaluate capabilities in CNC milling, turning, and tolerance control for brittle materials, including experience with dust management, tooling wear, and dimensional stability in high-temperature applications.
- Ensure sourced materials meet technical specs. Support evaluation of failure modes and counterface compatibility for high-performance applications.
- Lead pricing and performance negotiations to achieve cost targets. Draft and manage supplier contracts with firm pricing, terms, and delivery SLAs.
- Build technical cost models, identify savings opportunities, and mitigate supply risks through alternate sourcing and strategy.
- Work with engineering, quality, and operations to align sourcing with business needs and ensure timely execution.
- Track market trends and supplier benchmarks. Monitor procurement KPIs and drive corrective actions where needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical), Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree or CPSM certification a plus.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in commodity management or strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on graphite materials required (preferably isostatic impregnated grades) and mechanical components.
- Experience sourcing for energy, aerospace, or semiconductor industries preferred.
- Proven success in supplier negotiations, long-term contract management, and global sourcing.
- Deep technical knowledge of graphite properties, manufacturing, and high-temperature applications (e.g., thermal sealing, oxidation resistance, unlubricated environments).
- Familiarity with graphite machining, wear testing, material failure modes, and counterface compatibility.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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