Indirect Commodity Manager

DSJ Global; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an Indirect Commodity Manager to lead sourcing across MRO, IT, travel, professional services, and facilities in North America. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop supplier strategies and drive value.

The role may include people leadership and requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5+ years in procurement or indirect sourcing, strong analytical skills, and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or indirect sourcing.
• Experience managing indirect categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, or services.
• Prior leadership experience or exposure to managing others preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and technologies across indirect spend categories
• Develop and manage a competitive, high-performing indirect supply base
• Own supplier relationships, driving cost, quality, and service improvements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to negotiate commercial terms and service agreements
• Serve as a primary point of contact for indirect sourcing activities across the organization
• Ensure accurate supplier and material data management within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Communicate sourcing updates and support internal teams with procurement needs
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements and cost savings through cross-functional collaboration
• Support general sourcing and procurement operations as needed

Skills

Indirect procurement

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Data analysis

Multi-category management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Indirect Commodity Manager

Position Overview

Reporting to senior sourcing leadership, this role is responsible for the sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services supporting operational and strategic needs across North America. The Indirect Commodity Manager will lead supplier strategy across key indirect categories-such as MRO, IT, travel, professional services, and facilities-while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders. This role may include leadership responsibility for direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and technologies across indirect spend categories
• Develop and manage a competitive, high-performing indirect supply base
• Own supplier relationships, driving cost, quality, and service improvements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to negotiate commercial terms and service agreements
• Serve as a primary point of contact for indirect sourcing activities across the organization
• Ensure accurate supplier and material data management within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Communicate sourcing updates and support internal teams with procurement needs
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements and cost savings through cross-functional collaboration
• Support general sourcing and procurement operations as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or indirect sourcing
• Experience managing indirect categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, or services
• Prior leadership experience or exposure to managing others preferred

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of indirect procurement and supplier management
• Ability to manage multiple categories and projects simultaneously
• Analytical mindset with experience evaluating supplier proposals and cost models
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to build long-term supplier partnerships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)