Strategic Commodity Leader

Conflux Systems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Conflux Systems is seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to lead the commodity circle, manage spend, and define ecosystem strategies across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 6–12 years in supply chain or procurement within machinery industries, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with SAP. Hybrid work arrangement; travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 6–12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, or similar in machinery industries.
• Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision making.
• Proven procurement processes knowledge and SAP familiarity.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commodity Circle in your area with cross-functional support.
• Manage commodities for your area and define ecosystem strategy with stakeholders.
• Ensure cost structure transparency via Commodity Circles and KPI reporting.
• Create and implement initiatives aligned with commodity strategy and business goals.
• Increase Managed Spend by safeguarding awardings per strategy.
• Maintain a competitive supplier base in line with ecosystem goals.
• Execute periodic strategic procurement activities: negotiations, strategy updates, sourcing boards.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage frame contracts and price lists with strategic suppliers.
• Manage relationships with assigned strategic suppliers in alignment with GCM.
• Identify savings opportunities and monitor relevant KPIs.
• Drive early procurement involvement and cost-out activities via Commodity Circles.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Provide supplier market insights to stakeholders through the network.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Procurement processes

SAP

Productivity Management System

MS Office

Supply chain knowledge

Contract negotiation

Supplier relations

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Productivity Management System

Job description

Conflux Systems is seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to lead the commodity circle, manage spend, and define ecosystem strategies across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 6–12 years in supply chain or procurement within machinery industries, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with SAP. Hybrid work arrangement; travel up to 15% may be required.