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Indirect Commodity Manager
Location
Connecticut + 2 moreAll locations: Connecticut | Ohio | Michigan
Posted
74 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Indirect Commodity Manager
Barnes Aerospace
• Lead indirect procurement and sourcing strategies for goods and services, including RFQs, RFPs, supplier cost analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations. • Manage indirect commodity spend categories including IT, Engineering services, HR, Facilities, Operations, Travel, and professional services. • Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value optimization initiatives aligned to annual procurement goals. • Lead supplier selection, onboarding, qualification, and contract award processes for indirect suppliers. • Effectively manage and prioritize both large and small projects simultaneously. • Conduct supplier performance management, including scorecards, KPIs, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and corrective action plans. • Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, and Supply Chain to support production schedules and business continuity. • Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and long‑term supply agreements in partnership with Purchasing Managers. • Monitor market trends, pricing, lead times, and supply risks impacting indirect materials and services. • Ensure compliance with quality standards, delivery schedules, and procurement policies. • Identify and evaluate new suppliers, including Apollo (LPP) Leveraged Purchasing Programs, for potential strategic partnerships. • Meet or exceed procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including cost, quality, delivery, savings, and cash flow.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably within aerospace or manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of indirect supply chain management, supplier relationship management (SRM), and lean manufacturing principles
- Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar) supporting procurement, planning, and purchasing
- Proven experience managing end‑to‑end sourcing lifecycle from strategy through contract execution
- Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract management, and commercial risk mitigation
- Experience sourcing and purchasing software, technology, and services supporting IT, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and HR
- Advanced analytical skills with experience using data analysis and visualization tools
- Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and communication skills across all organizational levels
- High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangement
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
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