Remote Global Commodity Strategist

Ontic; Yorktown (VA); À distance; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick

Company 401K plan with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health champions across sites

Development opportunities

Employee referral program

Résumé du poste

Ontic is seeking a Global Commodity Specialist to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing across core commodity categories, including DC Motors and Hardware. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and site Supply Chain teams to deploy global commodity strategies and improve cost competitiveness.

The role emphasizes analytical support, supplier performance, and risk mitigation in a remote-friendly, globally distributed environment. Strong ITAR/EAR knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3–7 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain in manufacturing; Aerospace & Defense preferred.
• Experience managing RFx processes (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs).
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management.
• Strong analytical capabilities with cost analysis, PPV, VA/VE, or should-cost analysis.
• Understanding of contract management principles, terms, and supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of global supply markets, commodity dynamics, and risk.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulatory requirements (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication for global matrix organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and travel ~30%.

Responsabilités

• Lead and execute strategic sourcing projects under the Global Commodity Senior Manager.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes: supplier ID, market analysis, bid solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Support global sourcing initiatives including supplier consolidation and new business opportunities.
• Ensure sourcing aligns with global commodity strategies and business objectives.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities via PPV, VA/VE, should-cost and competitive sourcing.
• Develop, negotiate, implement, and manage global supplier agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle: pricing updates, amendments, and compliance tracking.
• Align with commercial terms, legal requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Develop understanding of commodity markets, drivers, capacity, and pricing trends.
• Provide market intelligence and supplier insights to stakeholders.
• Refine global commodity strategies and monitor supplier performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to execute sourcing initiatives.
• Interface between Global Sourcing and site stakeholders for effective execution.
• Deploy global sourcing decisions across Ontic locations.
• Apply data and analytics to support supplier selection and risk management.

Connaissances

RFx management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

VA/VE

Should-cost analysis

Contract management

Global supply markets

Technical drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

ITAR/EAR awareness

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Description du poste

Ontic is seeking a Global Commodity Specialist to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing across core commodity categories, including DC Motors and Hardware. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and site Supply Chain teams to deploy global commodity strategies and improve cost competitiveness.

The role emphasizes analytical support, supplier performance, and risk mitigation in a remote-friendly, globally distributed environment. Strong ITAR/EAR knowledge is a plus.