Global Commodity Manager Logistics

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Global Commodity Manager Logistics based in India.

The Global Commodity Manager Logistics will lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for logistics, packaging, and customs duties across a complex, international energy technology business. This strategic role oversees approximately $120 million in spend, driving cost optimization, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience across multiple sites and regions. You will collaborate with regional sourcing and logistics teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to establish consistent global processes and deliver measurable improvements. The position combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, international logistics, and customs compliance. You will lead initiatives focused on supplier diversification, sustainability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in quality, delivery performance, and cost. Working within a multicultural, matrixed environment, you will influence stakeholders, negotiate strategic agreements, and shape long-term sourcing decisions. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on global supply chain performance while supporting efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

• Global Commodity Strategy: Develop, implement, and lead global sourcing strategies for inbound and outbound logistics, packaging, and customs duties across multiple sites and regions.
• Strategic Sourcing and Cost Optimization: Identify and execute initiatives to improve sourcing efficiency, including supplier consolidation, best-cost-country sourcing, productivity improvements, reduced reliance on sole-source suppliers, shorter cycle times, better cash flow, and improved on-time delivery.
• Supplier Management: Evaluate and select new suppliers, develop existing supplier relationships, monitor performance, and promote supplier diversity, sustainability, competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and supply agreements, leveraging existing agreements and collaborating with relevant business segments to optimize commercial terms.
• Logistics and Packaging Optimization: Review and improve technical packaging specifications for manufactured products and purchased goods, working with regional teams to establish consistent standards and cost-effective solutions.
• Customs and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure logistics and sourcing activities comply with applicable international trade, tax, and customs regulations while identifying opportunities to optimize duties and mitigate compliance risks.
• Performance Management: Drive measurable improvements in sourcing and logistics KPIs, including cost, quality, fulfillment, supplier performance, and delivery reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with regional logistics and sourcing teams, business units, and other stakeholders to align global strategies, tools, systems, processes, and governance.
• Supply Chain Design: Develop optimized supply chain solutions for complex, long-term projects and recurring product flows, balancing cost efficiency with country-specific tax, customs, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement and Governance: Strengthen sourcing processes, supplier performance evaluation, risk management, and operational standards while maintaining accurate data, reporting, and documentation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, sourcing, or a related discipline.
• Professional Experience: At least 10 years of experience in logistics operations and sourcing, with substantial expertise in international logistics, supplier management, and procurement strategy.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience working in complex, global, multi-site, matrixed organizations and leading logistics activities for large-scale, multi-year delivery projects.
• Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Strong capabilities in sourcing analysis, commodity strategy development, supplier selection, cost optimization, and commercial negotiations.
• Logistics and Packaging Knowledge: Broad understanding of inbound and outbound logistics, industrial packaging requirements, international shipping, and supply chain operations.
• Customs and International Trade: Knowledge of customs duties, international business practices, tax considerations, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Contract Management: Experience negotiating, implementing, and managing supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Supplier Performance: Familiarity with supplier audits, performance evaluation, quality management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Data and Reporting: Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to manage performance metrics, work with databases, and use data to support strategic decisions.
• Communication Skills: Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to develop strategy, influence stakeholders without direct authority, build consensus, and lead initiatives across geographically dispersed teams.
• Personal Attributes: High integrity, autonomy, resilience, creativity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and organizational change.
• Cultural Awareness: Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and functions in a global matrix environment.
• Travel Availability: Willingness to travel regularly to visit regional teams, operational sites, and suppliers.

Benefits

• Remote Work: Fully remote position based in India.
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is indicated as available, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
• Strategic Impact: Opportunity to lead global sourcing and logistics initiatives involving approximately $120 million in spend.
• Professional Growth: Exposure to international supply chain strategy, complex sourcing decisions, supplier negotiations, and global operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with regional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across a global, multicultural organization.
• Leadership Opportunities: Influence global sourcing standards, supplier development, cost optimization, sustainability, and operational performance.
• Meaningful Industry Contribution: Contribute to supply chain efficiency and the delivery of energy technologies that support the global energy transition.
• Compensation: Salary and additional benefits have not been specified in the available job description and can be clarified during the recruitment process.