Global Commodity Sourcing Specialist (Remote)

Ontic; Alabama; Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Mental health champions

Job summary

Ontic is seeking a Global Commodity Specialist to drive strategic sourcing initiatives across core categories. You will lead RFx activities, analyze markets, and negotiate supplier agreements to improve cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and site teams to deploy global commodity strategies aligned with business goals, while traveling approximately 30% to support supplier reviews and deployments.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities including cost analysis, PPV, VA/VE, or should-cost analysis.
• Understanding of contract management principles, commercial terms, and supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of global supply markets, commodity dynamics, and supply chain risk.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar data analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Aerospace & Defense regulatory requirements, including ITAR/EAR, preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic sourcing projects under the direction of the Global Commodity Senior Manager.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes including supplier identification, market analysis, bid solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations.
• Support global sourcing initiatives including supplier consolidation, resourcing, new business opportunities, and license support.
• Identify and deliver cost-reduction opportunities through PPV, VA/VE, should-cost analysis, competitive sourcing, and negotiation.
• Support the development, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of global supplier agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities, including pricing updates, amendments, and compliance tracking.
• Provide market intelligence, commodity insights, and risk information to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deploy global commodity strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, service, and other metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost analysis

VA/VE

Contract management

Sourcing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Ontic is seeking a Global Commodity Specialist to drive strategic sourcing initiatives across core categories. You will lead RFx activities, analyze markets, and negotiate supplier agreements to improve cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and site teams to deploy global commodity strategies aligned with business goals, while traveling approximately 30% to support supplier reviews and deployments.