Indirect commodities business partner

As an Indirect Commodities Business Partner, you will:

Commodity Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and implement sourcing and commodity strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement priorities.
• Analyze spend, supplier capabilities, and market trends to identify savings, standardization, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and implementation activities.
• Evaluate sourcing alternatives and make supplier recommendations based on total cost, quality, service, and risk considerations.
• Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams to leverage spend and best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary procurement partner for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR, Facilities, IT, Legal, and Business Unit leaders to understand business requirements.
• Engage stakeholders early in sourcing and project planning activities to align priorities and maximize value creation.
• Facilitate alignment between business functions and suppliers to ensure successful execution of sourcing strategies.
• Communicate project status, supplier changes, and savings achievements to stakeholders and leadership.

Business Partnering & Procurement Governance

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives, spending requirements, and future demand plans.
• Promote procurement policies, sourcing processes, and preferred supplier programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on supplier selection, sourcing strategy, and commercial negotiations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital project planning through spend analysis and sourcing recommendations.
• Drive compliance with procurement processes, contracts, and supplier governance requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers based on quality, service, delivery, innovation, and cost competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships that support business objectives.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and performance evaluations using established metrics.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and resolve commercial, quality, and service-related issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify continuous improvement and cost optimization opportunities.

Capital Projects, Cost Savings & Performance Management

• Support capital projects and major sourcing initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Manage sourcing activities for capital equipment, facility improvements, and major service contracts.
• Develop and execute annual cost reduction, cost avoidance, and productivity initiatives.
• Perform cost and financial analysis to support sourcing decisions and supplier selections.
• Track spend, savings, supplier performance, and sourcing results through metrics and reporting.

Compliance, Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, legal requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Support supplier risk assessments, business continuity planning, and supply chain resilience initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and risk factors to support supply assurance and business continuity.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and digitization.
• Leverage procurement systems, analytics, and digital tools to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a strategic and results-oriented professional who effectively balances business objectives, supplier relationships, and stakeholder expectations. You leverage data, market insights, and sound business judgment to make informed decisions and drive measurable results. You build strong relationships across functions, influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. You are comfortable working across multiple countries and cultures while promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, category management, or supply chain.
• Experience managing indirect spend categories such as MRO, Capital Equipment, Facilities, Professional Services, IT, Utilities, or related categories.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, supplier management, and analytical skills.
• Experience with eSourcing tools, procurement systems, and supplier relationship management processes preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or advanced degree in a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar procurement systems.