Indirect Commodity Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Create and implement category strategies for designated indirect commodities.

• Align sourcing strategies with business objectives, total cost of ownership, supply continuity, risk management, and value generation.

• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, improvements in working capital, demand management opportunities, and operational efficiencies.

• Lead comprehensive strategic sourcing initiatives, encompassing requirements gathering, demand forecasting, market analysis, supplier identification, RFx events, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and business case development.

• Negotiate, finalize, and execute commercial agreements in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and other pertinent departments.

• Assist the Global Indirect Commodity Manager with intricate negotiations, contract execution, and strategic sourcing priorities.

• Oversee supplier relationships and performance against key performance indicators for quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, innovation, compliance, and corrective action implementation.

• Evaluate spend, supplier, and market data to uncover opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, risk mitigation, and category value enhancement.

• Maintain transparency of sourcing initiatives, supplier risks, action plans, and realized value; offer recommendations and updates to leadership and stakeholders.

• Ensure procurement practices adhere to company policies, delegated authorities, ethical standards, and contracting requirements.

• Promote the adoption and continuous enhancement of procurement processes and systems, including sourcing, procure-to-pay, and contract management tools.

• Cultivate partnerships with internal stakeholders across IT, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Quality, Legal, and other divisions.

• Collaborate with procurement colleagues on cross-category initiatives, special projects, supplier strategies, and market insights.

• Travel approximately 15%–25% as needed.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or a related commercial field, ideally with indirect spend exposure.

• Demonstrated capability to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, assess supplier proposals, negotiate commercial terms, benchmark market opportunities, and manage supplier performance.

• Strong analytical and financial expertise, including spend analysis, total cost of ownership, business case development, and a proven track record of achieving progressive cost savings.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation abilities.

• Capacity to influence cross-functional stakeholders, establish robust customer relationships, resolve issues constructively, and present recommendations to leadership.

• Sound judgment and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to balance cost, risk, quality, service, and business requirements effectively.

• Proficient in managing multiple concurrent priorities and projects in a dynamic, global environment, including effective delegation when appropriate.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Familiarity with WAVE, COUPA, PowerBI, and AI is advantageous.

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant industry experience.

• May require compliance with U.S. export control regulations and appropriate documentation or licensing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Anticipated travel of 15%–25%.

• Accessibility accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.