Strategic Indirect Sourcing Leader

ebm-papst; Telford (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ebm-papst is seeking an Indirect Commodity Manager to lead sourcing strategies across multiple indirect spend categories. The role collaborates with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, HR, Finance, and Legal to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and support growth.

The candidate should have 7–10 years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and MBA preferred. Experience with manufacturing/industrial sectors is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 7-10 years of strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing multiple indirect spend categories.
• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Create multi-year category plans aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze spend data to identify consolidation and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking activities.
• Develop supplier segmentation and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, SLAs, and commercial terms.
• Ensure contract compliance and governance.
• Collaborate with Legal on terms and risk mitigation.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers.
• Conduct supplier reviews and performance assessments.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage strategic supplier partnerships.
• Deliver annual cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Conduct TCO analyses and develop budgets/forecasts.
• Track savings and procurement performance.
• Assess supplier and supply chain risks.
• Develop business continuity and contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/related field

MBA preferred

Job description

ebm-papst is seeking an Indirect Commodity Manager to lead sourcing strategies across multiple indirect spend categories. The role collaborates with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, HR, Finance, and Legal to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and support growth.

The candidate should have 7–10 years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and MBA preferred. Experience with manufacturing/industrial sectors is valued.