Commodity Specialist

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ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

About The Opportunity

ORBIS is seeking a Commodity Specialist to support strategic sourcing and purchasing activities across assigned commodity categories. This role works closely with suppliers and internal partners to execute sourcing strategies, manage purchasing activity, analyze performance, and support cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early career supply chain or purchasing professional who wants exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cross functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do

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.

#ORBIS

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.