Indirect Commodity Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and technologies across indirect spend categories
• Develop and manage a competitive, high-performing indirect supply base
• Own supplier relationships, driving cost, quality, and service improvements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to negotiate commercial terms and service agreements
• Serve as a primary point of contact for indirect sourcing activities across the organization
• Ensure accurate supplier and material data management within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Communicate sourcing updates and support internal teams with procurement needs
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements and cost savings through cross-functional collaboration
• Support general sourcing and procurement operations as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or indirect sourcing
• Experience managing indirect categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, or services
• Prior leadership experience or exposure to managing others preferred

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of indirect procurement and supplier management
• Ability to manage multiple categories and projects simultaneously
• Analytical mindset with experience evaluating supplier proposals and cost models
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to build long-term supplier partnerships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)