Commodity Analyst Indirect

flex; Batam; On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing partner is seeking a Commodity Analyst to join their dynamic team in Batam. This role involves developing and executing procurement strategies, negotiating advantageous agreements, and managing supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials management, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative spirit. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact on supply chain efficiencies and contribute to the growth of exceptional products.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or as a materials buyer.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute optimal sourcing strategies for commodities.
• Lead negotiations and manage vendor relationships for cost savings.

Skills

Program Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

Job Summary

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

Reporting to the Sr Materials Manager, the Commodity Analyst role is responsible for development, execution, and pricing of procurement risk strategies for Flex (focus on Indirect Materials).

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 to lower the delivered costs of materials while ensuring continuity of quality supply, flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and maintaining vendor relationships for long-term benefits.
• Engage in cost management, reduction, and avoidance initiatives.
• Manage inventories associated with strategic commodities to avoid additional expenses or shortages.
• Analyze 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 bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience or experience as a materials buyer.
• Good communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Proven program management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with commodities and supplier management.
• Great attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

What you’ll receive for your great work:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• PTO.

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Job Category: Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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