Commodity Analyst Indirect Jobs

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The Commodity Analyst Indirect will be based in Batam, Indonesia and is responsible mainly for development, execution and pricing of procurement risk strategies for Flex (focus on Indirect Materials).

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop a technical, statistical and fundamental assessment for each commodity.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for annual and multi-year purchase commitments.
• Develop plans resulting in cost savings, synergies, quality improvements and supply chain efficiencies.
• Responsible for the development, recommendation, and execution of optimal sourcing strategies for certain items.
• Cost Management/Reduction/Cost Avoidance.
• Analyze hedge effectiveness and calculate cost savings and avoidance.
• Lead cash negotiations and secure advantageous commercial agreements with approved suppliers.
• Manage inventories associated with the strategic commodities to avoid additional expense or shortage to the company.
• Coordinate selection of transportation modes and carriers which will result in lowering the delivered costs of materials while assuring continuity of quality supply, flexibility to respond to changing requirements and maintenance of vendor relationships for long term benefits.
• Analysis of commodity risk positions reported to multiple levels of the organization.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience
• At least 2–3 years’ of relevant work experience or with materials buyer experience
• Good communication skill proficient in English
• Experience with commodities and supplier-management
• Proven Program Management and negotiation skills
• Great eye for details and good analytical skill

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Annual leave
• Medical benefits
• Performance-based allowance

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