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Saronic Technologies · 2 months ago

Indirect Commodity Manager

Austin, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms. The Indirect Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings while ensuring compliance with business requirements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies for indirect commodities to optimize cost, quality, and service

Lead sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection

Manage supplier relationships to ensure alignment with business needs, performance expectations, and compliance requirements

Partner with internal stakeholders (operations, engineering, finance, IT, HR, and facilities) to understand requirements and drive procurement solutions

Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply base dynamics to proactively identify sourcing opportunities

Ensure supplier diversity, risk management, and sustainability practices are integrated into sourcing strategies

Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements through negotiation, process efficiency, and value engineering

Monitor and track performance against savings, quality, and service metrics

Support audits, compliance reviews, and contract management activities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives within indirect procurement processes

Qualification

Procurement experienceContract managementNegotiation skillsERP/MRP systemsE-sourcing toolsAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementSupplier managementCost savingsProcess improvementsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required

5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with a focus on indirect commodities

Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and e-sourcing tools

Experience managing a diverse supplier base and multiple categories simultaneously

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to deliver cost savings and process improvements

Preferred

Master's degree or CPSM/CPIM certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Company

Saronic Technologies

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

Founded in 2022

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees