Commodity Manager Specialist

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Körber Pharma Packaging AG seeks a Commodity Manager Specialist to develop sourcing strategies and manage key suppliers across North American operations in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

You will lead negotiations, drive cost savings, and optimize total landed costs while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Finance to support growth and procurement excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Admin, Operations or related field.
• 5+ years in commodity management, strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics or supply chain.
• Strong experience in contracting, cost reduction and TCO optimization.
• Knowledge of transportation, freight, warehousing, 3PL and supply risk management.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with growth and operations.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, and total landed cost reduction.
• Establish supplier/logistics partnerships with scorecards and reviews.
• Evaluate supplier performance, capacity, financials, and risk; drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations and Project teams to improve logistics readiness and lead times.
• Monitor market risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions.
• Analyze spend and KPIs; communicate savings to leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The Commodity Manager Specialist is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, supplier management initiatives, and logistics procurement activities supporting North American operations. The role will manage assigned commodities, services, transportation, freight, warehousing, third-party logistics (3PL), packaging, and related supply chain services while driving cost savings, service improvements, supplier performance, and supply continuity.

This position partners closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams to support customer projects, operational requirements, and business growth initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, analytical capabilities, and experience managing strategic suppliers in a fast-paced project and operational environment.

Your Role in Our Team

• Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business growth, project pipelines, and operational needs
• Lead RFQ/RFP, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and flow-down of business and contractual requirements
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, supplier optimization, and total landed cost reduction initiatives
• Establish strategic supplier and logistics partnerships, including supplier scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, and development programs
• Evaluate supplier performance, capacity, financial stability, and risk while driving improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness
• Partner with Operations and Project teams to improve logistics readiness, inventory levels, lead times, and transportation performance
• Monitor global market, geopolitical, economic, and supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions
• Analyze spend, market intelligence, and logistics KPIs; ensure procurement and trade compliance and communicate performance and savings results to leadership

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably within manufacturing, automation, material handling, industrial equipment, or distribution environments
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost reduction, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Strong knowledge of transportation, freight, warehousing, 3PL operations, supply chain risk management, and operational excellence
• Advanced analytical skills, including spend, market trend, and supplier performance analysis, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong project management, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• CPSM, CPM, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, including obtaining and maintaining necessary travel documentation and meeting applicable international travel requirements

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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