Commodity Manager

Integra • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Commodity Buyer - Indirect Categories is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement execution for indirect goods and services supporting Integra’s business operations. The role develops and executes category strategies across areas such as MRO, facilities, logistics, transportation, fleet, IT hardware and software, professional services, temporary labor, and office services. It works with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business requirements, improve cost performance, mitigate supplier risk, and support day-to-day business operations.

Integra describes itself as a vertically integrated data center infrastructure company that manages the process from site selection and design through manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. It emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The company offers competitive pay with incentive opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off, education assistance and tuition support, and retirement and savings programs.

Requirements

• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, structural, and indirect spend categories.
• Experience managing suppliers supporting engineered-to-order, configure-to-order, or highly customized products.
• Knowledge of inventory management, material planning, and demand-driven procurement processes.
• Experience utilizing spend analytics, market intelligence, and AI-enabled procurement tools.
• Familiarity with supplier performance management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Project Management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and procurement reporting tools.
• Experience driving cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and value engineering initiatives.
• Knowledge of contract management, commercial negotiations, and supplier risk mitigation strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP or similar ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Obtain and analyze supplier quotations, proposals, and bids.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
• Support category strategy development and execution.
• Identify cost savings and value improvement opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance expectations.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and supplier evaluations.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Resolve supplier, contract, and invoice-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business needs.
• Analyze spend data, market trends, and sourcing opportunities.
• Mitigate supply, financial, and operational risks within assigned categories.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, and supplier data.
• Track procurement KPIs, savings, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Leverage AI-enabled insights and analytics to support sourcing decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with incentive opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Voluntary benefits options.
• Paid time off.
• Education assistance and tuition support.
• Retirement and savings programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed