Strategic Commodity & Sourcing Manager

Körber Supply Chain Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Körber Supply Chain Group in Irving, TX seeks a Commodity Manager Specialist to develop and execute sourcing strategies across North American operations. You will manage commodities, services, transportation, and 3PL partnerships while driving savings and supplier performance.

The role partners with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Logistics to support projects and growth. Travel domestically/internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost reduction, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Strong knowledge of transportation, freight, warehousing, 3PL operations, supply chain risk management, and operational excellence.
• Advanced analytical skills, including spend, market trend, and supplier performance analysis, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• CPSM, CPM, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business growth, project pipelines, and operational needs.
• Lead RFQ/RFP, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and flow-down of business and contractual requirements.
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, supplier optimization, and total landed cost reduction initiatives.
• Establish strategic supplier and logistics partnerships, including supplier scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, and development programs.
• Evaluate supplier performance, capacity, financial stability, and risk while driving improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Partner with Operations and Project teams to improve logistics readiness, inventory levels, lead times, and transportation performance.
• Monitor global market, geopolitical, economic, and supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions.
• Analyze spend, market intelligence, and logistics KPIs; ensure procurement and trade compliance and communicate performance and savings results to leadership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost reduction

TCO

Transportation management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Körber Supply Chain Group in Irving, TX seeks a Commodity Manager Specialist to develop and execute sourcing strategies across North American operations. You will manage commodities, services, transportation, and 3PL partnerships while driving savings and supplier performance.

The role partners with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Logistics to support projects and growth. Travel domestically/internationally may be required.