Springs Window Fashions is currently hiring for a Global Commodity Manager to manage the procurement of a variety of essential commodities, working closely with internal customers on requirements and taking a strategic, quality and cost-focused approach to the procurement needs of the organization.  

Company Overview

Springs Window Fashions has been a leader in the window treatments industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide.  Our custom window treatments are available in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings. 

Our company is privately owned with products marketed across a broad portfolio of brands including Bali, Graber, SunSetter, PowerShades, and Mecho.  Our tagline is “the Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates and team members, our consumers and end users, and our channel and business partners.

Position Mission

The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive commodity strategies for direct materials supporting Springs Window Fashions operations, including metals, finishes, stampings, and fasteners, representing an annual spend exceeding $100M. Reporting to the Director of Global Sourcing, this role ensures a competitive, resilient, and high-performing supply base aligned to business objectives.

This position partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Quality to translate business requirements into sourcing strategies that drive cost competitiveness, innovation, and supply continuity. The role leads price negotiations, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives, supplier selection, and continuous improvement efforts to deliver sustainable cost reductions.

The Global Commodity Manager also drives Supplier Relationship Management for strategic suppliers, leading regular business reviews, monitoring supplier performance, capacity, and risk, and proactively mitigating supply chain disruptions to ensure operational continuity and long-term value creation.

Objectives

• Develop and execute commodity strategies that drive cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and cross-business alignment.
• Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selection, and contract development; ensure agreements are implemented and performance expectations are met.
• Build and sustain a competitive supply environment through alternate sourcing strategies, Low-Cost Country development, and proactive market analysis.
• Drive year-over-year productivity through value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), continuous improvement, and a robust cost savings pipeline.
• Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales & Marketing) to support NPD, ECNs, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers, including performance reviews, capacity monitoring, risk mitigation, and executive reporting of KPIs and cost-down initiatives.
• Conduct ongoing spend and market analysis to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and anticipate industry trends, M&A activity, and supply risk.
• Provide analytical rigor and executive-level reporting to support sourcing decisions and financial performance.
• Provide functional leadership and direction to a Sourcing Specialist, prioritizing work, guiding execution of sourcing initiatives, and ensuring alignment to commodity strategy (without direct reporting responsibility).

Critical Success Factors

• Establishes aligned sourcing strategies with measurable results across cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management expertise.
• Leverages data and analytics to challenge inefficiencies and drive value creation.
• Balances short-term execution with long-term strategic planning.
• Operates with high integrity, business acumen, and executive presence.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (technical or business discipline preferred).
• 7+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, including commodity management and mid-level leadership exposure.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• CPM or CPIM certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, financial, and quantitative capabilities.
• Proven negotiation and project management skills.
• Effective cross-functional collaborator and communicator, including executive presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel as required.

Cultural Behaviors

• Empowerment – we trust our people.
• Ownership – we take 100% responsibility for our roles, actions, and results.
• Leadership – we all lead by example and talk direct with respect.
• One Springs Team – we are united by shared purpose; we put the team first.
• Customer First – we consider our customers’ needs before every decision.
• Continuous Innovation – we are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
• Speed – we define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.