Global Commodity Manager Logistics

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Relocation assistance

Global impact

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a senior Global Sourcing & Logistics leader to develop and drive international procurement strategies, supplier management, and cost optimization across multiple regions. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, packaging standards, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust supply chain solutions.

The position emphasizes leadership in large-scale, multi-site projects, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across cost,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, sourcing, or related field.
• At least 10 years in logistics operations and sourcing with international experience.
• Leadership experience in global, multi-site, matrix organizations managing large-scale projects.
• Strong capabilities in sourcing analysis, commodity strategy, supplier selection, cost optimization, and negotiations.
• Broad understanding of inbound/outbound logistics, packaging requirements, international shipping, and supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of customs duties, international trade, tax considerations, and regulatory compliance with cost optimization.
• Experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with supplier audits, performance evaluation, quality management, and continuous improvement.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; able to manage performance metrics and data-driven decisions.
• Excellent English communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global sourcing strategies for logistics, packaging, and customs.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and drive supplier consolidation and efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk mitigation.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and commercial terms.
• Review and standardize packaging specifications with regional teams.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and duties optimization.
• Drive improvements in KPIs for cost, quality, and delivery reliability.
• Collaborate with regional teams, business units, and stakeholders to align strategies.
• Design optimized supply chains for complex, long-term projects.
• Strengthen sourcing governance, data accuracy, and reporting.

Skills

Global sourcing

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Logistics optimization

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain

Tools

Databases

ERP systems

Job description

Accountabilities

• Global Commodity Strategy: Develop, implement, and lead global sourcing strategies for inbound and outbound logistics, packaging, and customs duties across multiple sites and regions.
• Strategic Sourcing and Cost Optimization: Identify and execute initiatives to improve sourcing efficiency, including supplier consolidation, best-cost-country sourcing, productivity improvements, reduced reliance on sole-source suppliers, shorter cycle times, better cash flow, and improved on-time delivery.
• Supplier Management: Evaluate and select new suppliers, develop existing supplier relationships, monitor performance, and promote supplier diversity, sustainability, competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and supply agreements, leveraging existing agreements and collaborating with relevant business segments to optimize commercial terms.
• Logistics and Packaging Optimization: Review and improve technical packaging specifications for manufactured products and purchased goods, working with regional teams to establish consistent standards and cost-effective solutions.
• Customs and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure logistics and sourcing activities comply with applicable international trade, tax, and customs regulations while identifying opportunities to optimize duties and mitigate compliance risks.
• Performance Management: Drive measurable improvements in sourcing and logistics KPIs, including cost, quality, fulfillment, supplier performance, and delivery reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with regional logistics and sourcing teams, business units, and other stakeholders to align global strategies, tools, systems, processes, and governance.
• Supply Chain Design: Develop optimized supply chain solutions for complex, long-term projects and recurring product flows, balancing cost efficiency with country-specific tax, customs, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement and Governance: Strengthen sourcing processes, supplier performance evaluation, risk management, and operational standards while maintaining accurate data, reporting, and documentation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, sourcing, or a related discipline.
• Professional Experience: At least 10 years of experience in logistics operations and sourcing, with substantial expertise in international logistics, supplier management, and procurement strategy.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience working in complex, global, multi-site, matrixed organizations and leading logistics activities for large-scale, multi-year delivery projects.
• Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Strong capabilities in sourcing analysis, commodity strategy development, supplier selection, cost optimization, and commercial negotiations.
• Logistics and Packaging Knowledge: Broad understanding of inbound and outbound logistics, industrial packaging requirements, international shipping, and supply chain operations.
• Customs and International Trade: Knowledge of customs duties, international business practices, tax considerations, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Contract Management: Experience negotiating, implementing, and managing supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Supplier Performance: Familiarity with supplier audits, performance evaluation, quality management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Data and Reporting: Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to manage performance metrics, work with databases, and use data to support strategic decisions.
• Communication Skills: Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to develop strategy, influence stakeholders without direct authority, build consensus, and lead initiatives across geographically dispersed teams.
• Personal Attributes: High integrity, autonomy, resilience, creativity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and organizational change.
• Cultural Awareness: Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and functions in a global matrix environment.
• Travel Availability: Willingness to travel regularly to visit regional teams, operational sites, and suppliers.

Benefits

• Remote Work: Fully remote position based in India.
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is indicated as available, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
• Strategic Impact: Opportunity to lead global sourcing and logistics initiatives involving approximately $120 million in spend.
• Professional Growth: Exposure to international supply chain strategy, complex sourcing decisions, supplier negotiations, and global operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with regional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across a global, multicultural organization.
• Leadership Opportunities: Influence global sourcing standards, supplier development, cost optimization, sustainability, and operational performance.
• Meaningful Industry Contribution: Contribute to supply chain efficiency and the delivery of energy technologies that support the global energy transition.
• Compensation: Salary and additional benefits have not been specified in the available job description and can be clarified during the recruitment process.