Commodity Analyst Indirect
Core
Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage inventory for strategic indirect commodities to reduce costs and ensure supply continuity.
Role type
Senior IC commodity analyst (indirect procurement)
Builds
Optimal sourcing strategies and commercial agreements for approved suppliers
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain / indirect procurement
Required skills
commodity analysis, supplier negotiation, cost management, inventory management, risk evaluation, program management, statistical assessment, fundamental analysis
Preferred skills
materials buyer experience, hedge effectiveness evaluation, transportation mode selection
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute optimal sourcing strategies for specific items; Manage cash negotiations and secure advantageous commercial agreements; Coordinate transportation modes to lower delivered costs; Evaluate commodity risk positions; Develop plans for cost savings and supply chain efficiencies.
