Commodity Manager
T.D. Williamson
Creates sourcing strategies, manages suppliers, and ensures cost‑effective, continuous supply.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Tulsa, OK
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,847 Employees
Service Specialisms
Pipeline Services
Pipeline Integrity
Pipeline Maintenance
Inspection Services
Engineering
Construction
Consulting
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Pipeline Services
Energy
Oil and Gas
Onshore
Offshore
Pipeline Maintenance
Pipeline Construction
Pressure Isolation
Role
What you would be doing
supplier monitoring
issue resolution
category strategy
make‑buy analysis
sourcing
cost savings
- Monitors supplier performance and phases out poor-performing suppliers in collaboration with Purchasing and Quality Teams.
- Responds to critical Supply Chain issues that impact availability, quality, delivery, or costs as they arise, supporting resolution and driving re-sourcing, if necessary.
- Develops and executes category strategies to ensure supply continuity, product quality, on-time delivery, and optimized total costs throughout the entire value chain.
- Conducts make vs buy analysis and executes the transitions required.
- Functions as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in terms of product/component requirements, material requirements/options, manufacturing processes and techniques, and the supplier market landscape for any assigned category.
- Sources materials, components, and services for New Product Development, in situations where requirements may be ambiguous. Provides iterative supply options and market information to Design Engineers and Product Managers throughout the Design Process.
- Proposes and recommends cost savings, value-engineering, or other improvement projects.
- Conducts market research and benchmarking to identify and validate cost savings or improvement potential.
- Leads critical negotiations independently.
- Assists and supports purchasing responsibilities.
What you bring
mba
sql
excel
cnc
cscp
8+ years
- Able to quickly become an expert in any assigned sourcing category
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
- MBA preferred, but not required
- Willingness to work outside of standard business hours as required
- Willingness to travel outside of the U.S. as required
- Must possess (or quickly obtain) working knowledge of manual and CNC machining, welding, metal fabrication, forging, metal casting, and plastic/rubber molding.
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and other documents to determine the best options for manufacturing processes and suppliers to use for sourcing materials, components, and products.
- Evidence of responsible/sustainable procurement initiatives resulting in the achievement of cost savings
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing preferred (i.e., quality inspection, machining, welding, forging, metal casting, metal plating, plastic/rubber molding, etc.).
- Minimum related experience requirement: 8 years+ (may include procurement, manufacturing, product management, quality, technical sales, or engineering experience)
- Supply Chain Management Certifications preferred (i.e., Association for Supply Chain Management C.S.C.P. / C.P.I.M., Institute for Supply Management C.P.S.M.)
- Able to efficiently pull data from ERP systems and databases (i.e. filtering tables and exporting, writing basic SQL queries).
- Must possess (or quickly obtain) working knowledge of basic steel metallurgy and mechanical and chemical testing requirements
- Experience in running large/complex sourcing activities
- Proven Experience with Excel (Pivot Tabels, VLOOKUP's, =IF)
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1920
Year Established
The company was established in 1920 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Over 500 patents
Patent Portfolio
The company holds nearly 500 patents, showcasing its commitment to innovation in pipeline solutions.
Operates on six continents
Global Presence
The company operates across six continents with a network of facilities supporting pipeline maintenance and services.
400,000 line interventions
Expertise Under Pressure
The company has completed over 400,000 line interventions, demonstrating its capability in high-pressure pipeline work.
- Pioneered pipeline ‘pigs’, hot‑tapping, caliper inspection and advanced isolation tools.
- Typical projects include on‑site pigging runs, inline inspections, emergency isolations and shutdown management.
- Its global reach supports both onshore and offshore systems, adapting to evolving energy types like hydrogen.
- Partnered with SCF Partners in 2022 to fuel growth and enhance market-leading technology.
- Safety - We are committed to safety in everything we do, maintaining a safe working environment for our people and stakeholders.
- Integrity - We always act with integrity, demonstrating honesty, transparency, and accountability in our decisions and actions.
- Collaboration - We value collaboration, fostering teamwork and building strong relationships with customers, partners, and colleagues.
- Excellence - We strive for excellence in all aspects of our business, delivering high-quality products and services to our customers.
- Innovation - We encourage innovation, driving continuous improvement and new solutions to meet customer needs and market demands.
2050
Net Zero Target
Aiming to achieve a Net Zero carbon footprint by this year.
- Committed to reducing environmental impact through sustainable business practices.
- Ongoing efforts focus on minimizing energy consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Implemented eco-friendly technologies in product development to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
- Works closely with stakeholders to ensure sustainable supply chains and operations.
- Promotes a culture of inclusion and diversity with clear goals to increase gender representation in leadership roles.
- Tracks gender diversity, aiming for a more balanced workforce across all levels.
- Ensures equal opportunities for all employees, providing training and development to support career growth for diverse talent.
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