**LOCATION:** Piqua, Ohio **BUSINESS UNIT** : Crane Pumps & Systems **DEPARTMENT** : Supply Chain **SEGMENT** : Process Flow Technologies **REPORTS TO:** Director of Supply Chain **JOB** **REV DATE:** **6/13/2025** **BASIC FUNCTION:** The Commodity Lead will drive supply chain commodity strategies that (1) maximizes customer satisfaction through world class on time delivery, lead time and quality metrics, (2) reduces inventory and (3) delivers the lowest total cost. The role is responsible for collecting, aggregating, analyzing, and archiving supply chain data for supporting supply chain initiatives. These activities include but are not limited to purchase order analysis, supplier performance management, corporate reporting, spend analysis, commodity analysis and other ad-hoc department analysis. **RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:** + Develop and lead the execution of global commodity strategies for assigned commodities that supports Crane Pumps and Systems objectives for supplier OTD, inventory reduction, supplier quality, supplier lead times and material cost reduction. This would include actions to rationalize the supply base, improve supplier relationships, implement supplier agreements, drive increased sourcing from low-cost sources, and reduce the administrative cost of the supply chain function. + Maintain awareness of world markets and emerging material related issues in the industry and execute commodity strategies to respond accordingly. + Drive continuous improvement in suppliers by communicating objective performance metrics, focused on on-time delivery improvement, quality improvement, and cost reduction. + Provide effective support to new product introduction teams. + Prepare and send RFQ/​RFIs for sourcing related projects. ​ + Perform financial analysis of RFQ results to determine overall cost competitiveness. ​ + Assist Operations in improving supplier recoveries related to non-conforming materials and late deliveries. + Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with program management, contracts administration, production planning, customers and suppliers. + Other duties as assigned **QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:** + Minimum of 3 years experience in a supply chain role or equivalent education. This could include strategic or as a tactical Buyer/Planner. Bachelors degree in business or technical preferred. + Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines. + Excellent teamwork and communications with suppliers, customers, customer service and associates. + Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact based decisions. + Knowledge of Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, MS project, etc.). Crane Pumps & Systems will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas (Examples: E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN), or those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire at this time. _This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._ _Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status._ At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.