Title: Supply Chain Coordinator (Commodities Focus)

Location: Hercules, CA (***Local candidates only)

Payrate: $48-50hr (Weekly pay + Benefits)

Duration: 6 months contract (Excellent potential for permanent or extensions)

Hours: Full- time: M-F 8am-5pm

Our client is a global team of innovators, leaders, creators, builders, and problem solvers. They develop state-of-the-art instruments and reagents for life science research laboratories and healthcare facilities all over the world. Together they are helping people everywhere live longer, healthier lives.

As a Supply Chain Coordinator (Commodities Focus) you’ll play a key role in ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply of specialized materials and components that enable scientific and medical innovation. In this role, you’ll monitor global market trends, partner with engineering, quality, and operations teams, and negotiate with suppliers to balance cost, quality, and supply continuity. You’ll analyze cost drivers, support new product development with sourcing insights, and ensure supplier compliance with industry and regulatory standards. You’ll also apply your project management skills to lead cross-functional initiatives—such as qualifying new suppliers, transitioning materials, and implementing cost-reduction programs. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on technical problem-solving, strategic collaboration, and driving measurable impact on products that advance human health.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead and manage projects of varying scope and complexity, including supplier qualification and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Apply broad professional knowledge to resolve complex supplier, material, and sourcing issues.
• Execute sourcing and supply strategies in alignment with site and corporate objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, including issue escalation, performance monitoring, and improvement planning.
• Support AVL development, supplier compliance tracking, business continuity planning, and contract/spend management.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and quality teams to support new product development and material transitions.
• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to support proactive sourcing decisions.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, commodity management, or supplier management, within regulated manufacturing environment
• Project management experience supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Understanding of purchasing, commodity management concepts, cost analysis, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Experience working with AVL processes, supplier qualification, or regulated manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, or Bills of Materials (a plus).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate supplier data, pricing trends, and risk factors.
• Skilled in negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
• Proficiency with Excel and other supply-chain-related tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Ability to resolve issues with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.