Indirect Commodity Manager

Barnes Aerospace

. Develop and execute category strategies for assigned indirect commodities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on cost savings, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in spend analysis and contract negotiation, ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier Performance ManagementSpend AnalysisContract NegotiationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementCost SavingsDemand ForecastingMarket AnalysisSupplier IdentificationRFx EventsBid EvaluationBusiness-Case DevelopmentTotal Cost Of OwnershipProcurement Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written SkillsExcellent Verbal SkillsPresentation SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsWAVECOUPAPowerBI

Industry Keywords

Indirect SpendSupply ChainProcurement ProcessesRisk MitigationSupplier Consolidation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute category strategies for assigned indirect commodities
Align sourcing plans with business priorities, total cost of ownership, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and value creation
Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, working-capital improvements, demand-management opportunities, and process efficiencies
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including requirements gathering, demand forecasting, market analysis, supplier identification, RFx events, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and business-case development
Negotiate, execute, and implement commercial agreements in partnership with Legal, Finance, and other relevant functions
Support the Global Indirect Commodity Manager with complex negotiations, contract implementation, and strategic sourcing priorities
Manage supplier relationships and performance against KPIs for quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, innovation, compliance, and corrective-action execution
Analyze spend, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, risk reduction, and category value creation
Maintain visibility of sourcing initiatives, supplier risks, action plans, and realized value; provide recommendations and updates to leadership and stakeholders
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authorities, ethical standards, and contracting requirements
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems, including sourcing, procure-to-pay, and contract-management tools
Build partnerships with internal stakeholders across IT, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Quality, Legal, and other functions
Collaborate with procurement colleagues on cross-category opportunities, special projects, supplier strategies, and market intelligence
Travel approximately 15%–25% as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or a related commercial role, preferably with indirect spend exposure
Proven ability to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate commercial terms, benchmark market opportunities, and manage supplier performance
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including spend analysis, total cost of ownership, business-case development, and a demonstrated record of delivering progressive cost savings
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, build strong customer relationships, resolve issues constructively, and present recommendations to leadership
Sound judgment and attention to detail
Ability to balance cost, risk, quality, service, and business requirements
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and projects in a fast-paced, global environment, including delegating work effectively when appropriate
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
Familiarity with WAVE, COUPA, PowerBI, and AI is a plus
Bachelor's degree or a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant industry experience
May require compliance with U.S. export control requirements and appropriate documentation or licensing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work opportunity
15%–25% anticipated travel
Accessibility accommodations available for applicants with disabilities