Commodity Manager - Logistics and Freight

iLocatum; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking a Commodity Manager in Florence, AL to lead strategic sourcing for freight and indirect commodities in a manufacturing setting. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in procurement, with SAP proficiency and strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

You will develop sourcing strategies, run bids, and negotiate supplier agreements for air, ocean, rail, and inbound/outbound freight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or commodity management in manufacturing.
• Solid working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and run competitive bids.
• Negotiate supplier agreements for air, ocean, rail, and inbound and outbound freight.
• Manage additional categories such as MRO, chemicals, scrap metal, packaging, and consumables.
• Partner with plant stakeholders to define requirements.
• Consolidate spend and expand blanket agreements.
• Identify cost and inventory reduction opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost reductions

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Commodity Manager, Logistics and Freight, Manufacturing

Florence, AL | Full-Time | $110,000 to $130,000 per year | Relocation assistance available

Lead strategic sourcing for freight and indirect commodities and deliver measurable savings for a manufacturing operation.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or commodity management in manufacturing
• Solid working knowledge of SAP
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build business cases and prove cost reductions

What You’ll Do

• Develop sourcing strategies and run competitive bids
• Negotiate supplier agreements for air, ocean, rail, and inbound and outbound freight
• Manage additional categories such as MRO, chemicals, scrap metal, packaging, and consumables
• Partner with plant stakeholders to define requirements
• Consolidate spend and expand blanket agreements
• Identify cost and inventory reduction opportunities

Nice-to-Haves

• Freight or transportation sourcing experience
• Experience with chemicals, lubricants, coatings, or industrial commodities

Compensation and Benefits

• $110,000 to $130,000 per year
• Relocation assistance

About the Company

An established industrial machinery manufacturer with operations in northwest Alabama.