Strategic Indirect Sourcing Leader

Flender Corporation USA; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flender Corporation USA is looking for an Indirect Commodity Manager to oversee sourcing and procurement of indirect materials and services. This includes managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in mechanical engineering or manufacturing.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, along with strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement or sourcing experience with a focus on indirect spend.
• Experience in mechanical engineering or manufacturing sector preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CPM, APICS, ASCM) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, and contract management for indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Analyze spend and market trends for cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Contract administration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Coupa)

Data analysis tools (Celonis, SAP Analytics Cloud, Excel)

Job description

Flender Corporation USA is looking for an Indirect Commodity Manager to oversee sourcing and procurement of indirect materials and services. This includes managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in mechanical engineering or manufacturing.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, along with strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis tools is essential.