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Sloan

Commodity Manager

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Sloan
Privately held US company making commercial plumbing valves and fixtures since 1906.
Develop and manage the supply base for commodities used in building products and maintaining facilities, optimizing costs, quality, and delivery.
15d ago
$120,000 - $134,000
Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Franklin Park, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Manufacturing
Water‑efficiency
Sensor‑activated Faucets
Flushometers
Technical Support
International Sales
IoT Sales
Sector Specialisms
Commercial Plumbing
Water Efficiency
Hygiene Solutions
Durability Focus
Green Building
Sensor-activated Fixtures
Marine Applications
Role
What you would be doing
supplier performance
manage supply base
cost optimization
vendor contracting
market analysis
cross-functional coordination

OurSloan's Commodity Manager is based in our Franklin Park, IL facility. In this role you will be responsible for the strategic development and management of the supply base for commodity(s) used to build our products and maintain facilities. This position is responsible for optimizing costs, quality and delivery in the support of Supply Chain's customers.

  • Develop system to define expectations and measure supplier performance on Quality, logistics, Tech; and Cost. Continuously monitor and evaluate Suppliers.
  • Develop Commodity with all relevant information on the market, products and suppliers in order to support procurement and engineering.
  • Oversee vendor responsibilities outlined in the contract and statement of work.
  • Maintain market awareness as to changes in prices, trends in supply/demand.
  • Financial/Quantitative Analysis: Understand and develop financial rationale for "make vs. buy" decisions. Establish and maintain cost reduction and process improvement programs.
  • Establish new suppliers as needed for new development programs, working with Engineering and Quality to ensure adherence to Sloan requirements.
  • Maintain aggressive follow-up process to ensure quality and schedule compliance.
  • Develop and manage a Supply Base that builds long term strategic relationships with key supply partners that provides Sloan with the best competitive advantage.
  • Contract Management: Negotiate favorable contracts and Long Term Agreements
  • Analyze, suggest and implement innovative supply opportunities and strategies
  • Interface with Production, Planning, QA, Finance, Sales, and Engineering, to achieve the smooth flow of goods and services to Sloan in order to maintain committed schedules to customers.
  • Procures assigned commodities as required through approved sources of supply assuring that the following criteria is met: Competitive pricing, On-time delivery (to required support), All engineering and technical criteria is negotiated based on program requirements, Blanket and/or long term agreements developed, Purchasing policies and procedures are adhered to, and Adherence to customer requirements when applicable per contract.
  • Strategic Thinking: Understand how the interrelationship of processes, technologies, and people create results. Create mutually beneficial opportunities for company and the vendor using this information.
What you bring
8+ years
bachelor's degree
contract negotiation
sap erp
communication
value-engineering
  • E-Sourcing and/or online reverse auction a plus
  • 8+ Years Buying and/or vendor management experience
  • Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures and corporate national agreements
  • Familiarity with commodities to be purchased, and market conditions
  • Knowledge of commodity specific, processing and all related information necessary to communicate effectively internally and externally
  • Knowledge of the mechanics of blanket orders and long term agreements
  • Flexibility and creativity in developing new methodology and ideas to achieve cost reduction and/or efficiencies in operation
  • Relationship Management: Understand vendor business and internal processes co-develop initiatives to improve communication and transactions, be an advocate of the vendor internally, and maintain quarterly business reviews with key providers.
  • Demonstrates clear, professional, and respectful verbal and written communication in all interactions, consistent with an inclusive work environment.
  • Be well-versed in key contract terminology.
  • Expert level experience working with Microsoft Excel.
  • Contract negotiation skills
  • General knowledge of manufacturing, basic knowledge of blue prints reading
  • Technical expertise in managed commodity processes, capable of understanding and continuously improving supplier value stream.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Low-cost region sourcing experience
  • Advanced level experience working with SAP ERP Business System.
  • Value-Engineering experience
Benefits

Our compensation range reflects our good faith estimate of what an ideal candidate can expect, but final agreed upon compensation will always be based on the individual candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related or market factors that may prove relevant during the hiring process.

Growth Opportunities : We invest in our employees’ professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

The compensation range for this U.S.-based position is $120,000 - $134,000 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in the company incentive plan. The terms and conditions of the company incentive plan will be provided to plan participants on an annual basis.

  • Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA ): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
  • Retirement Savings : 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
  • Convenient Commuter Benefits : Save on your daily commute.
  • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
  • Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Employee Referral Program : Earn rewards for referring great talent.
  • Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
  • Financial Security : Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
  • Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts : Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following your hire date.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • credit and background checks may be conducted
Company
Overview
1 unit
1906 sales
The company started with minimal sales of just one unit in 1906.
50% cut
Depression-era leadership
During the Great Depression, the founder reduced their own pay by half to save the business.
85% women
WWII workforce
During World War II, women made up the majority of the workforce, contributing significantly to wartime production.
70% smaller
Flushometer design
The CX Flushometer, launched in 2018, is compact and combines technology with modern design.
  • Founded in 1906 byWilliam Elvis Sloan, the company invented the modern flushometer and kickstarted modern plumbing.
  • The company weathered the Great Depression with frugal leadership, earning the Army-Navy E Award during WWII.
  • Later generations expanded production, launching sensor-activated and solar-powered models.
  • Unique facts include parts still servicing original 1906 flushometers and a naming-rights deal for Sloan Park, the Cubs’ spring training stadium.
Culture + Values
  • Demonstrate family spirit
  • Communicate openly
  • Be compassionate and fair in their approach
  • Build diverse relationships with honesty, support, and collaboration
  • Engage in activities to better communities worldwide
  • Lend a helping hand
  • Own their actions and never compromise their ethics
  • Always do the right thing
  • Think creatively, be intellectually curious, and strive to continuously improve the customer experience
  • Embrace change
Environment + Sustainability
42% reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Science-based target to reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
2.5 trees
Carbon Neutral Products
Planting 2.5 trees per flushometer across 66 product lines to achieve carbon neutrality.
100% renewable
Energy Credits
Purchase of 100% renewable energy credits covering 20,000 MWh/year at Franklin Park facility, avoiding >27 million lb CO₂ annually.
80% recycled content
Flushometers
Flushometers contain ~80% recycled content by mass, with brass casting alloy made from 99% recycled material and are fully recyclable or reusable.
  • Cradle‑to‑Cradle™ Certified products (Silver): Uppercut® dual‑flush and Royal® 111 flushometers
  • Andover facility achieved zero‑waste‑to‑landfill status (since 2023)
  • Augusta facility recycles >4.4 million lb of materials annually
  • 500+ products have third‑party‑verified Environmental Product Declarations
  • WAVE program verification & reverification (2022 & Mar 2025) for water stewardship; 18 M gal/year reclaimed via condenser cooling towers
  • Material transparency initiative per 2023 ESG: phase‑out hazardous substances, compliance with NSF 372/61 & Living Building Challenge Red List
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Intentional inclusive culture: “empowering and celebrating the diversity of our workforce”
  • Make People First – fostering a positive and respectful environment
  • Engage in Dialogue – promote consistent, thoughtful communication
  • No publicly disclosed gender-specific targets or demographic breakdowns found
  • No company-published statistics on gender representation in leadership or workforce categories
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