Indirect Commodity Manager

Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies for indirect spend, including services, indirect materials, capital equipment, facilities, construction, and real estate-related agreements.

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from market assessment and supplier selection through contract negotiation and implementation, ensuring optimal cost, quality, service, and risk outcomes.

Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing, terms and conditions, and long-term supplier contracts while partnering with Legal to ensure appropriate contractual protections.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Finance, and other business leaders to support capital projects, operational needs, and strategic business initiatives across global sites.

Build and manage strategic supplier relationships through performance management, business reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.

Analyze spend, supplier performance, and market intelligence to identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier optimization, process improvements, and total cost of ownership reductions.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

5–8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience

Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements

Demonstrated success managing indirect procurement categories

Experience sourcing construction projects, CapEx, facilities services, or real estate agreements

Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations

Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or equivalent

To conform to U.S.

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

of State. Northwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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To conform to U.S.

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

of State.

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.