Indirect Commodity Manager
Barnes Aerospace
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Connecticut • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- 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.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
indirect procurementstrategic sourcingsupplier cost analysistotal cost of ownershipsupplier performance managementnegotiationcontract managementdata analysislean manufacturingsourcing lifecycle
Soft Skills
collaborationstakeholder managementcommunicationproject managementethical standardsintegrityprofessionalismprioritizationcost reductionvalue optimization