Commodity Manager

Flender Corporation USA; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (18 days)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Job summary

Flender Corporation USA is looking for a Commodity Manager for Direct Materials to lead sourcing and procurement efforts essential for our manufacturing operations. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and optimize costs while ensuring compliance with company standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in procurement, preferably with expertise in sourcing direct materials like roller bearings and hydraulic components. Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with ERP systems are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of procurement or sourcing experience focused on direct materials in manufacturing.
• Experience with commodities such as roller bearings, steel castings, gears, hydraulics, machined parts preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or APICS are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, RFx processes, and contract management.
• Act as Supplier Relationship Owner, resolving issues and driving improvement.
• Monitor commodity markets, track supply risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Contract administration

ERP/procurement systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Excel

Celonis

Job description

Company Description

Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical drive systems with a reputation for highest performance, innovation, quality, and reliability of mechanical components, operating for 125 years. Flender focuses on key industries such as wind energy, cement, raw material processing, gas, power generation, water and wastewater, marine, cranes, and conveyor technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Summary

The Commodity Manager for Direct Materials leads sourcing and procurement for strategic direct material categories vital to our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Product Management, and Finance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract management for assigned direct material categories in line with corporate Global Commodity Management strategies.
• Act as Supplier Relationship Owner, building and maintaining strong supplier partnerships, overseeing performance, conducting regular reviews, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage value creation roadmaps for cost savings, avoidance, innovation, working capital, and resilience; analyze spend and market trends to identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP), negotiate pricing, terms, and value‑added solutions, and develop should‑cost and total cost of ownership models.
• Monitor commodity markets, track supply risks and trends, and identify new suppliers, materials, and innovations; develop risk mitigation and dual‑sourcing strategies.
• Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other teams to align procurement with business needs and support new initiatives.
• Evaluate and enhance procurement and sourcing processes, driving continuous improvement using data analytics and KPIs.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of procurement or sourcing experience focused on direct materials in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience with commodities such as roller bearings, steel castings, gears, hydraulics, machined parts, fasteners/hardware preferred.
• 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).
• 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.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Time Off (18 days)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Contact Person(s)

• Jacob Stupec-Hernandez