Strategic Commodity Lead — Centralized Sourcing (Remote)

Otis SE; Norwich (CT); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Training opportunities

Job summary

Otis is seeking a Commodity Specialist for the Field Supply Chain Team in North America. This remote role supports centralized purchasing for the MOD portfolio, including controllers, machines, door operators, fixtures, and cabs.

You will lead sourcing strategies, run RFPs/RFQs with field offices, standardize catalog offerings, and manage supplier performance from domestic and international sources to meet targets and improve service.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 4-6 years in supply chain or elevator field.
• Experience with MOD Elog.
• Vendor sourcing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Global JDE and related systems (K2).
• MS Office suite proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms, Smartsheet, Teams).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and elevator specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies across MOD portfolio.
• Lead RFP/RFQ activities for MOD contracts with field offices.
• Standardize catalog offerings and create consistent MOD/T package solutions.
• Act as primary supplier manager for assigned MOD categories; ensure performance & compliance.
• Present pricing proposals to field offices; ensure alignment with requirements.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders; source from domestic and international suppliers.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Cross-functional collab

Engineering drawings

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

BS/BA in business/supply chain/engineering

Tools

Global JDE

K2

Excel

PowerPoint

Access/Forms/Smartsheet/Teams

Job description

Otis is seeking a Commodity Specialist for the Field Supply Chain Team in North America. This remote role supports centralized purchasing for the MOD portfolio, including controllers, machines, door operators, fixtures, and cabs.

You will lead sourcing strategies, run RFPs/RFQs with field offices, standardize catalog offerings, and manage supplier performance from domestic and international sources to meet targets and improve service.