Commodity Manager
On-siteElgin, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Commodity Manager for Direct Materials leads sourcing and procurement for strategic direct material categories at Flender in Elgin, IL. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Product Management, and Finance to align procurement strategies with business objectives, drive value and continuous improvement, and manage supplier relationships. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing (RFx processes, negotiations, contract management), supplier management and performance reviews, cost optimization and value creation roadmaps, risk monitoring and dual-sourcing strategies, end-to-end sourcing events, should-cost and total cost of ownership analyses, and cross-functional collaboration to support new initiatives. Requires experience in direct materials procurement, strong negotiation and contract administration skills, and proficiency with ERP/procurement systems and data analysis tools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of procurement or sourcing experience, with focus on direct materials in manufacturing or engineering
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills
- Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and data analysis tools (Celonis, SAP Analytics Cloud, Excel)
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