Job Description

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Commodity Manager – IT & Professional Services leads and manages the Global Supply Management process for these categories. This role drives productivity, cost improvement, and risk mitigation by building strong relationships with key stakeholders (IT, Engineering, Marketing, HR, Product Management) and suppliers. The position negotiates contracts, ensures supplier capacity and capability, and partners with corporate teams to deliver cost reduction, competitive advantage, and supply continuity through global sourcing.

Essential Functions:

• Lead sourcing for IT services and hardware, including large-scale enterprise software (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IFS), infrastructure, and reseller management.

• Implement sourcing strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance, drive adoption, and achieve cost and productivity goals.

• Manage project timelines and sourcing activities to ensure on-time completion and alignment with business needs.

• Identify and mitigate category, contract, and supply risks; monitor supplier compliance and performance to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes.

• Negotiate competitive contracts and agreements that support Valmont’s financial and operational goals.

• Build collaborative relationships and trust across internal teams to support cross-functional initiatives and communicate sourcing strategies and results.

• Support supplier optimization (consolidation, dual sourcing, rationalization) and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Apply change management and project management principles to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies.

• Provide issue resolution between Valmont and suppliers and lead special projects as assigned.

• Requires up to 20% travel within North America, including overnight stays.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years or 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Strong understanding of IT hardware, software, infrastructure, networking, and cloud services.

• Proven ability to manage complex negotiations and large initiatives, providing insights on sourcing strategies (onshore vs. offshore).

• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills with demonstrated project management expertise.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to build credibility with business partners and suppliers.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (JDE, QAD, SAGE, IFS, QuickBooks, SAP, etc.).

• English fluency required; additional languages a plus.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• CPM or APICS certification or equivalent training.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive supplier performance improvements.

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.