Commodity Manager
On-siteElgin, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Commodity Manager for Direct Materials at Flender, a global supplier of mechanical drive systems, leading sourcing and procurement for strategic direct material categories. Responsible for supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, partnering with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Product Management, and Finance to align procurement strategies with business objectives and drive value, innovation, and continuous improvement. Key duties include leading end-to-end sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP), developing should-cost/total cost of ownership models, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while driving cross-functional collaboration and process improvements through data analytics and KPIs.
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
- Experience with following commodities preferred: Roller bearings, steel castings, gears, hydraulics, machined parts, fasters/hardware
- Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and data analysis tools (Celonis, SAP Analytics Cloud, Excel)
- Professional certifications (CPSM, C.P.M., APICS, ASCM) are a plus
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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