Overview
Cadrex is searching for a Global Commodity Manager (Indirect) who will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for the MRO, facilities and professional services categories. This Global Commodity Manager (Indirect) will drive supplier cost savings, quality improvements, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation. The role reports to the Director of Indirect Sourcing and supports Cadrex manufacturing operations worldwide by establishing strong supplier relationships, managing global spending, and aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute long term indirect global commodity strategies that support corporate goals related to cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk
- Lead indirect sourcing processes, strategic supplier identification, evaluation, and negotiate to establish competitive contracts and beneficial supplier agreements
- Manage global indirect supplier base, ensuring performance through KPIs/metrics, scorecards, and regular supplier business reviews
- Monthly indirect project score card and annual strategic plan reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance, to align sourcing activities with product and operational requirements
- Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and drive strategic decisions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base, including cost reduction, lead-time optimization, and quality enhancement
- Develop and maintain commodity roadmaps, cost models, and sourcing playbooks
- Mitigate risks in the supply chain through dual-sourcing strategies (where needed), supplier development, and contingency planning
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements
- Provide leadership and mentorship to purchasing teams or regional commodity specialists, where applicable
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 7+ years of strategic sourcing or commodity management experience in a global manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of commodity categories MRO, facilities, professional services, and capital equipment
- Proven ability to lead complex global negotiations and manage supplier relationships
- Experience with ERP systems and sourcing platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to travel within North America as needed
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CSCP are a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field required
Location
- Remote (Travel up to 40% within North America)
Schedule
- Mon-Fri
Core Values
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
Total Compensation Includes
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
- 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
- Education support program
- Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Bonus plan for all full-time employees
About Us
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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