Commodity Specialist
ORBIS Corporation
Location: Oconomowoc, WI 53066, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 – Production
Posted: Saturday, 27 June 2026
Valid Through: Monday, 27 July 2026
Job Description
ORBIS Corporation is hiring a Commodity Specialist in Oconomowoc, WI. This is a full-time position.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:
What You Bring
Education & Experience
Key Skills for Success
Work Environment & Travel
Why You'll Love Working at ORBIS
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In this role, you will:
- Execute purchasing activities aligned with sourcing strategies, contracts, and demand plans.
- Support strategic suppliers through forecasting, purchase order creation, order tracking, and invoice discrepancy resolution.
- Analyze and report key performance metrics related to supplier performance, inventory, payables, and invoice matching.
- Maintain accurate supplier master data in SAP, including lead times, source lists, and standard costs.
- Assist plant buyers with issue resolution tied to assigned commodity categories.
- Prepare weekly and monthly category‑level reports, including KPIs and supplier scorecards.
- Participate in cross‑functional meetings to support new materials, cost‑reduction initiatives, and process improvements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts using A3 problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and 5S methodologies.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 0-2 years of relevant experience; internships or related work experience preferred.
Key Skills for Success
- Foundational knowledge of sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain principles.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with comfort working with KPIs and supplier metrics.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement tools such as A3, RCA, and 5S is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard reporting tools.
- Collaborative mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.
Work Environment & Travel
- Office‑based role with periodic exposure to manufacturing environments.
- Up to 10% domestic travel to support business needs; overnight stays may be required.
Why You'll Love Working at ORBIS
- Gain hands‑on experience supporting strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Work closely with cross‑functional teams across supply chain, operations, and design.
- Build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in purchasing or supply chain.
- Join a stable organization that values continuous improvement and professional growth.
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Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
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