Commodity Analyst Indirect

flex; Batam; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing partner in Batam, Indonesia is seeking a Commodity Analyst Indirect to develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience and strong analytical skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to supply chain efficiencies and cost savings in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for commodity risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for commodities.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
• Manage inventories to avoid cost overruns.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Statistical analysis

Cost management

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Commodity Analyst Indirect located in Batam, Indonesia.

What a typical day looks like:

• Responsible for the development, recommendation, and execution of optimal sourcing strategies for certain items.
• Develop a technical, statistical and fundamental assessment for each commodity.
• Lead cash negotiations and secure advantageous commercial agreements with approved suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for annual and multi-year purchase commitments.
• Coordinate selection of transportation modes and carriers which will result in lowering the delivered costs of materials while assuring continuity of quality supply, flexibility to respond to changing requirements and maintenance of vendor relationships for long term benefits.
• Cost Management/Reduction/Cost Avoidance.
• Manage inventories associated with the strategic commodities to avoid additional expense or shortage to the company.
• Analysis of commodity risk positions reported to multiple levels of the organization.
• Develop plans resulting in cost savings, synergies, quality improvements and supply chain efficiencies.
• Analyze hedge effectiveness and calculate cost savings and avoidance.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5~7 years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate well with site users and functional departments.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
• Ability to identify problems, establishing facts and recommending solutions. Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps.