Indirect Commodity Manager

Flender Corporation USA; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flender Corporation USA is looking for an Indirect Commodity Manager to oversee sourcing and procurement of indirect materials and services. This includes managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in mechanical engineering or manufacturing.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, along with strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement or sourcing experience with a focus on indirect spend.
• Experience in mechanical engineering or manufacturing sector preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CPM, APICS, ASCM) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, and contract management for indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Analyze spend and market trends for cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Contract administration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Coupa)

Data analysis tools (Celonis, SAP Analytics Cloud, Excel)

Job description

Overview

The Indirect Commodity Manager oversees the sourcing and procurement of indirect materials and services—including MRO, IT, facilities, and professional services—while managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, RFQ/RFP processes, negotiations, and contract management for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, monitor performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze spend and market trends to identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
• Track market conditions, manage supply risks, and identify new suppliers, technologies, and innovations.
• Draft, negotiate, and administer supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other teams to align procurement with business needs and support new initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes using data analytics and KPIs.
• Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or sourcing experience with a focus on indirect spend.
• Experience in the mechanical engineering or manufacturing sector preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CPM, APICS, ASCM) a plus.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Coupa) and data analysis tools (Celonis, SAP Analytics Cloud, Excel).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Flender is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. The company also considers employees with disabilities.