{"id":4191659,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rexel-commodity-purchasing-manager","title":"Commodity Purchasing Manager","company":{"id":4778,"name":"Rexel","domain":"rexel.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rexel","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":70,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":21,"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-12T13:23:27Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-12","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T19:28:58Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.\n We are looking for a Commodity Purchasing Manager to join our Mayer Team Remotely!\n**We are hiring throughout the region. While this position is advertised broadly, the selected candidate will report to and work from the company location nearest their residence. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of a company branch. This is not a fully remote position.\nSummary:\nThe Commodity Purchasing Manager is responsible for Commodities management/purchasing in developing and implementing a business plan to increase sales and market share in the Commodities Category. Maintains a clear understanding of the regional market and gives guidance to the Commercial, Pricing, and Procurement teams.\nWhat You'll Do:\nIn partnership with the region Procurement groups and vendors, negotiates on commodity needs within the region. Includes cost negotiation and local rebate negotiation\nCommercial support on projects and blanket negotiation in line with Offer Plan and Commercial Story with the branch and regional teams\nWork with Pricing and Procurement teams on system cost management driven by understanding market dynamics as well as profitability of the category\nHas a clear view on the regional market and gives guidance to the commercial teams\nDevelop plans with our Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers at a regional and local level to yield better market growth as well as achieve back margin objectives\nResponsible for achieving the sales goals identified in the planning process\nResponsible for ensuring that projects and new market opportunities are identified, and successful sales plans implemented for each\nActively promote products through participation at local trade shows, customer seminars, and other local distributor promotions\nWork with the commercial teams to identify and develop new service offerings as they relate to the Commodity Category\nEstablish appropriate metrics to track the local success of product launches and promotional programs to meet local sales objectives. Takes corrective action when necessary to maximize effectiveness\nResponsibility for Commodity category for purchasing activities. Defined as Generic and Non-Generic\nDevelop and implement strategies to attack competition and increase market penetration using marketing tools (i.e., Digital Tools, promotions, service tools, etc.)\nOther duties as assigned\nJob Duties Disclaimer:\nThe information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.\nWhat You'll Need\n5+ years of purchasing, sales, or related experience\nExperience in Commodity Management in Electrical or related industry\nPractical experience within the electrical supply distribution industry a plus\n4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required\nBachelor's Degree in sales or marketing\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nUnderstanding of market dynamics and ability to drive the most effective supplier alignment\nKnowledge of related products and services to core category, and ability to implement complimentary strategies to achieve objectives\nAbility to read and write routine reports or job orders\nAbility to speak effectively with customers or employees within the organization\nExperience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems\nAbility to understand market conditions, competitive forces, determine market share, and identify opportunities for growth\n Physical Demands:\nSit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly - at least 51%\nWalk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently - 21% to 50%\nUse hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly - at least 51%\nTalk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly - at least 51%\nWeight and Force Demands:\nUp to 10 pounds - Occasionally - up to 20%\nWorking Environment:\nTravels to offsite locations - Occasionally - up to 20%\nRexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.\nOur Benefits Include:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\nLife Insurance\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance\n401K with Employer Match\nPaid vacation and sick time\nPaid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year\nTuition Reimbursement\nHealth & Wellness Programs\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nHSA Accounts\nCommuter Transit Benefits\nAdditional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.\nEmployee Discount Programs\nProfessional Training & Development Programs\nCareer Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within\nOur goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.\nRexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6385,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["401k plan","Life insurance","Vision insurance","Wellness"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Wholesale","Electrical Equipment & Cables"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-12T19:28:58Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"adverts_offering_sponsorship_24m":0,"sanctioned_now":false,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 1 · green card filings: 1","filings_12m":1,"filings_prev_12m":9,"green_card_filings_12m":1,"median_offered_wage_usd":125000,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-11-12T07:36:15+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-12T20:19:12Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/rexel-commodity-purchasing-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/rexel-commodity-purchasing-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-12T20:19:12Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":42911,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-13T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":4778},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=4778"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Frexel-commodity-purchasing-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Frexel-commodity-purchasing-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Frexel-commodity-purchasing-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/rexel-commodity-purchasing-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Frexel-commodity-purchasing-manager"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4191659}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"rexel.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4191659},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. Docs: https://alion.io/developers"}}