Global Sourcing Strategist & Supplier Leader

IDEX Corporation; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation seeks a Global Commodity Manager to lead Warren Rupp global material sourcing, supplier base management, and cost reduction initiatives. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Product Management across sites worldwide to optimize supplier performance and support growth.

The successful candidate will develop short and long-term commodity strategies, manage large annual spend, negotiate contracts, and drive total cost of ownership improvements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, business, engineering, operations, or related field.
• 10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain experience.
• 5+ years managing global suppliers and international sourcing activities.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience driving measurable productivity and cost savings initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE.
• Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, HVAC, electronics, or consumer products industries preferred.
• Advanced spend analysis, cost modeling, and market intelligence capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage annual spend ranging from $12M+ within assigned categories.
• Utilizes 80/20 mindset to establish strategies and reduce supply base for complexity.
• Analyze market conditions, commodity indices, and supply chain trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Establish long-term sourcing roadmaps and supplier footprint strategies.
• Develop should-cost models and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Lead RFQ, RFP, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Negotiate global contracts, pricing agreements, terms and conditions, and supplier commitments.
• Deliver annual productivity targets and cost reduction objectives.
• Identify and execute value engineering and supplier-driven innovation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and governance requirements
• Manage strategic supplier relationships at executive levels.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and performance evaluations.
• Develop supplier scorecards and continuous improvement programs.
• Monitor geopolitical, financial, operational, and supply continuity risks.
• Develop mitigation plans and dual-source strategies where appropriate.
• Support business continuity planning and supply assurance activities.
• Assess supplier financial health and capacity constraints.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Product Management teams.
• Support new product introduction programs and supplier selection activities.
• Lead global sourcing projects and NPD projects involving multiple regions and stakeholders.
• Influence sourcing decisions without direct authority.
• Lead VA/VE projects for Sourcing across Warren Rupp.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

IDEX Corporation seeks a Global Commodity Manager to lead Warren Rupp global material sourcing, supplier base management, and cost reduction initiatives. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Product Management across sites worldwide to optimize supplier performance and support growth.

The successful candidate will develop short and long-term commodity strategies, manage large annual spend, negotiate contracts, and drive total cost of ownership improvements while