Global Commodity Leader (Indirect & MRO)
Core
Own enterprise category strategy for indirect materials, MRO, expensed items, and tail spend across a global manufacturing network, driving savings, supplier consolidation, and MRO excellence.
Role type
Senior IC Commodity Leader (Indirect & MRO)
Builds
Enterprise procurement strategy, MRO Excellence programs, and global supply base rationalization for a $3B manufacturing enterprise.
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain (packaging, corrugating, sheeting, paper-converting)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing/purchasing in manufacturing, MRO category management, supplier consolidation, VMI implementation, contract negotiation, spend analytics, financial analysis, TCO modeling, risk mitigation, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Sievo/Jaggaer/ePro platforms, Lean/Six Sigma, global matrixed organization experience, technical drawing reading
Technologies
Sievo, Jaggaer, ePro, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Build and deliver annual savings pipelines with auditable governance; lead MRO Excellence program to standardize inventory and reduce downtime; drive distributor and integrated-supplier consolidation; own strategic supplier relationships and long-term agreements; rationalize supply base using global volume; enable spend-analytics and contract compliance; partner with SQD on supplier performance and development; analyze commodity markets and recommend mitigation plans; coach team members on standard work procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC