Commodity Specialist- Indirect Procurement
About The Position
The Commodity Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Indirect Supply Chain & Procurement organization by driving sourcing execution, supplier onboarding, compliance, and operational procurement support. This position enables Commodity Managers to remain focused on high‑value strategic initiatives by owning the tactical, analytical, and transactional steps of the procurement lifecycle. This backfill is designed to replicate and continue the high‑quality, structured, and data‑driven execution demonstrated by Casey—ideal for someone who thrives in problem‑solving, process discipline, and supplier engagement.
Requirements
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing operations
- Strong data analysis and Excel/BI skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Comfortable coordinating across Finance, Legal, EH&S, and Operations
- Data‑driven decision making
- Vendor management discipline
- Organization & documentation rigor
- Problem-solving & critical thinking
- Strong communication & stakeholder alignment
- Process improvement mindset
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Icertis, Coupa, or similar systems is a plus
Responsibilities
- Sourcing & RFx Execution Lead and manage right‑sized RFQs, RFPs, and benchmarking events across assigned categories. Develop sourcing packages, gather stakeholder requirements, and conduct bid analysis. Prepare recommendations and ensure alignment with sourcing standards and value goals. Maintain documentation quality and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Contracting & Commercial Documentation Draft, route, and execute NDAs, simple MSAs, Statements of Work, and contract amendments. Validate terms, pricing structures, and service expectations. Track contract expirations and maintain category records in Icertis.
- Supplier Onboarding & Qualification Manage end‑to-end onboarding including supplier setup, compliance verification, and coordination with Finance/Legal. Conduct initial risk screening and support capability assessments. Ensure suppliers meet readiness requirements for operational start‑up.
- EH&S and Compliance Support Ensure suppliers meet all EH&S, environmental, insurance, and site‑specific compliance standards (e.g., Avetta). Support audits and maintain accurate compliance documentation.
- Supplier Relationship Management Serve as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers. Manage issue resolution, escalations, and performance tracking. Support preparation of supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
- Operational Procurement Support (PO/Invoice SME) As escalations arise: Resolve invoice discrepancies, PO alignment issues, pricing errors, and receiving gaps. Partner with AP and stakeholders to ensure clean transactional flows. Maintain catalog accuracy, routing rules, and supplier punchout functionality.
- Data Analytics & Reporting Conduct spend analysis, cost modeling, and trend reporting for assigned categories. Identify savings opportunities, supplier consolidation potential, and process improvements. Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
- Continuous Improvement Document processes and recommend workflow and automation enhancements. Contribute to procurement process maturity and supplier governance frameworks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
