Strategic Indirect Sourcing Leader

ebm-papst Inc.; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ebm-papst Inc. is seeking an Indirect Commodity Manager & Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing for indirect spend and to optimize supplier performance across multiple functions at our facilities in Farmington, CT.

The role develops category strategies, conducts market analyses, and negotiates contracts to drive cost reductions and value creation. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in strategic sourcing or procurement within manufacturing or industrial settings, with strong skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes and negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct spend data analysis, market intelligence, and benchmarking activities.
• Develop budgets, sourcing forecasts, and TCO analyses; track savings and procurement performance.
• Collaborate with Legal on commercial terms and risk mitigation; ensure governance and policy compliance.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives across procurement activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Spend analysis

RFI/RFQ/RFP

Budgeting

TCO analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

ESG initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

ebm-papst Inc. is seeking an Indirect Commodity Manager & Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing for indirect spend and to optimize supplier performance across multiple functions at our facilities in Farmington, CT.

The role develops category strategies, conducts market analyses, and negotiates contracts to drive cost reductions and value creation. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in strategic sourcing or procurement within manufacturing or industrial settings, with strong skills in