Commodity Manager/Materials Program Manager

Commodity Manager/Materials Program Manager

Starting Base Salary Range of $105,000 to $120,000 (DOE)

For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8.5% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What You’ll Be Doing as a Commodity Manager/Materials Program Manager:

The Commodity & Materials Program Manager is a cross-functional supply chain role responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support both existing product portfolios and future product development initiatives.

This position combines the commercial responsibilities of a Commodity Manager with the supplier development and new product introduction responsibilities of a Materials Program Manager. The role serves as the primary interface and is heavily partnered with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and the supplier community to ensure supplier capabilities, technologies, capacity, quality, and cost structures support both current business objectives and future product roadmaps.

The Commodity & Materials Program Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, qualifying, and managing suppliers that provide components, assemblies, OEM products, finished goods, materials, and manufacturing technologies critical to the company’s growth strategy.

The role leads supplier engagement from early concept development through production launch while driving supplier performance, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and long-term strategic partnerships.

Common responsibilities for both Commodity Management and Materials Program Manager

• Develop and execute comprehensive commodity strategies aligned with business and product objectives
• Partner closely with Product Management and Engineering to ensure supplier capabilities align with product roadmaps
• Lead supplier scouting activities for emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and strategic capabilities
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support future product development or OEM initiatives
• Manage supplier portfolios for assigned commodities, materials, and OEM products
• Negotiate commercial agreements, contracting, pricing, inventory strategies, service levels, and long-term supply arrangements
• Coordinate supplier readiness plans and qualification activities to support development milestones
• Develop contingency plans and alternate sourcing strategies for all scenarios within NPI, HVM, and OEM spaces
• Routinely conduct supplier capability assessments covering technical expertise, manufacturing readiness, scalability, quality systems, and financial stability
• Manage supplier transitions, product transfers, and end-of-life activities to meet customer expectations
• Lead supplier business reviews and performance management processes
• Other duties as assigned

Commodity Management

• Establish long-term sourcing roadmaps that support product, manufacturing, and business growth requirements
• Monitor market conditions, capacity constraints, cost drivers, and emerging technologies
• Recommend supplier consolidation, diversification, and strategic partnership initiatives to leadership and executive teams
• Lead supplier business reviews and performance management processes

Product Development & NPI Support

• Support concept development, design reviews, supplier selection, prototype builds, pilot production, and launch readiness activities
• Drive supplier participation in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Cost (DFC), and Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) initiatives

Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish supplier scorecards and performance metrics
• In partnership with Quality and Engineering organizations, drive improvements in quality, delivery, responsiveness, innovation, and cost
• Drive corrective action activities and supplier development initiatives
• Partner with Quality and Operations to improve supplier process capability and manufacturing performance
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the supplier network

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

• Identify supplier, material, geopolitical, financial, and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies in cooperation with leadership and executive team
• Support business continuity planning and supply assurance initiatives
• Monitor supplier financial health and operational stability
• In partnership with Compliance, ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, sustainability, and ethical sourcing requirements

Commercial Leadership

• Conduct cost modeling, should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership evaluations
• Drive cost reduction, margin improvement, and working capital optimization initiatives
• Support annual planning, forecasting, and budget development activities
• Collaborate with Product Management and Finance to improve profitability and business performance

Skills and Experience You’ll Need as a Commodity Manager/Materials Program Manager:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience in commodity management, supplier development, strategic sourcing, program management, product development support, or related disciplines
• Experience sourcing and qualifying suppliers
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Experience in cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Product Management
• Strong analytical, financial, communication, and project management skills

Preferred

• Experience within optics, defense, industrial manufacturing, electronics, and OEM products
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, supplier quality systems, and NPI processes
• Experience supporting products from concept development through production launch
• CPSM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications
• MBA or advanced technical degree

Work Environment for a Commodity Manager/Materials Program Manager:

Work is performed in a normal office environment with occasional exposure to manufacturing environment. Expected travel will be 20%-30% (domestic and international).

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.