Strategic Freight & Logistics Commodity Manager

Ilocatum; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking a Commodity Manager in Florence, AL to lead strategic sourcing for freight and indirect commodities in a manufacturing setting. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in procurement, with SAP proficiency and strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

You will develop sourcing strategies, run bids, and negotiate supplier agreements for air, ocean, rail, and inbound/outbound freight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or commodity management in manufacturing.
• Solid working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and run competitive bids.
• Negotiate supplier agreements for air, ocean, rail, and inbound and outbound freight.
• Manage additional categories such as MRO, chemicals, scrap metal, packaging, and consumables.
• Partner with plant stakeholders to define requirements.
• Consolidate spend and expand blanket agreements.
• Identify cost and inventory reduction opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost reductions

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ilocatum is seeking a Commodity Manager in Florence, AL to lead strategic sourcing for freight and indirect commodities in a manufacturing setting. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in procurement, with SAP proficiency and strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

You will develop sourcing strategies, run bids, and negotiate supplier agreements for air, ocean, rail, and inbound/outbound freight.