Indirect Commodity Manager & Purchasing

ebm-papst Inc.; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ebm-papst Inc. is seeking an Indirect Commodity Manager & Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing for indirect spend and to optimize supplier performance across multiple functions at our facilities in Farmington, CT.

The role develops category strategies, conducts market analyses, and negotiates contracts to drive cost reductions and value creation. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in strategic sourcing or procurement within manufacturing or industrial settings, with strong skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes and negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct spend data analysis, market intelligence, and benchmarking activities.
• Develop budgets, sourcing forecasts, and TCO analyses; track savings and procurement performance.
• Collaborate with Legal on commercial terms and risk mitigation; ensure governance and policy compliance.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives across procurement activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Spend analysis

RFI/RFQ/RFP

Budgeting

TCO analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

ESG initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Indirect Commodity Manager & Purchasing

Global Comm. Mgmt Farmington, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1185

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

The Indirect Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories to ensure the organization achieves best-in-class cost, quality, service, and supplier performance. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, drives cost reduction initiatives, mitigates supply risks, and supports business objectives across multiple functions.

Typical spend categories include:

• Facilities and Utilities
• Corporate Services
• Temporary Labor
• IT Hardware and Software
• Telecommunications
• Professional Services
• Travel and Fleet
• Packaging and Freight
• Capital Equipment
• Marketing and Office Supplies

The position works closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, HR, Facilities, Legal, and Finance to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Create multi-year category plans aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze spend data to identify consolidation and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking activities.
• Develop supplier segmentation and sourcing roadmaps.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, service-level agreements, and commercial terms.
• Ensure contract compliance and governance.
• Collaborate with Legal on commercial terms and risk mitigation.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and performance assessments.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage strategic supplier partnerships.
• Deliver annual cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Develop budgets and sourcing forecasts.
• Track savings and report procurement performance.
• Assess supplier and supply chain risks.
• Develop business continuity and contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business leaders to understand requirements and priorities.
• Influence stakeholders regarding sourcing decisions and supplier selection.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects.
• Communicate procurement strategies and results to leadership.

Process Improvement

• Standardize procurement processes and best practices.
• Improve supplier performance measurement systems.
• Support digital procurement tools and automation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the source-to-pay process.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

Experience

• 7-10 years of strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing multiple indirect spend categories.
• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience preferred.