# Indirect Commodity Manager

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Torrance, CA
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $131k – $164k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Commodity Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Spend Analysis, Market Intelligence, ERP Systems, SAP, Oracle, Supply Chain, Capex, Facilities Management, Real Estate Procurement, Cpsm
**Posted:** 2026-08-14

> The Indirect Commodity Manager will develop global sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage supplier performance across indirect categories including services, capital equipment, facilities, construction, and real estate. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5–8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- 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.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- 5–8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience.
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Demonstrated success managing indirect procurement categories.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience sourcing construction projects, CapEx, facilities services, or real estate agreements.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations.
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or equivalent.

## Compensation
- Annual salary: $131,000–$164,000.

## Eligibility
- Must meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export requirements, including ITAR eligibility.

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