About this role
The Commodity Manager will lead global sourcing activities for indirect categories, including IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Contractors (CW) . The role focuses on developing and executing global sourcing strategies, while working closely with business units to support strategic initiatives and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Sourcing Management Lead the full sourcing lifecycle for assigned indirect categories, including market analysis, supplier selection, competitive bidding, and negotiations.
- Ensure sourcing activities support cost optimization, quality, and compliance, in line with company policies, approval processes, and documentation standards.
- Supplier & Contract Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure service continuity, risk mitigation, and ongoing value creation.
- Manage contract execution, track supplier performance (KPIs), and ensure all agreements and documentation are properly maintained.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
- Provide guidance on procurement processes, ensure adherence to sourcing standards, and support internal customers throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of global sourcing experience IT procurement experience across enterprise hardware, software, and infrastructure - an advantage Vendor negotiation including support of complex, multi-technology projects Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies Experience creating and analyzing complex Excel and PowerPoint reports Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Ability to work effectively in a global and regional environment High-level English – mandatory