Global Commodity Leader (Indirect & MRO)

About Us Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Role Overview Barry-Wehmiller is recruiting for our Indirect & MRO Commodity Leader. As part of our transformational Supply Chain journey, we are establishing a global, centralized supply chain that supports the entire Barry-Wehmiller Enterprise. This role owns enterprise category strategy for indirect materials, MRO, expensed items, and tail spend across our network of manufacturing facilities; drives distributor and integrated-supplier consolidation; partners with our Supplier Quality & Development function on supplier performance; and stands up MRO Excellence as a discipline across BWG. Responsibilities Own savings generation and execution for the category, building the annual savings pipeline and committing to gross and net savings targets. Surface risks early, rebuild the pipeline as needed to close gaps, and report progress to leadership on a regular cadence. Apply disciplined savings governance, ensuring each initiative has a documented baseline, calculation, and finance validation before it counts. Use Sievo to maintain an accurate and auditable pipeline, commit, and actuals. Develop and implement the enterprise procurement strategy for Indirect, MRO, expensed items, and tail spend across BWG, identifying and driving cost reductions, supplier consolidation, and synergies across business units. Lead the MRO Excellence program across BWG sites, standardizing inventory, replenishment, stocking, and tool‑crib practices. Drive distributor and integrated‑supplier consolidation with the Distribution Commodity Leader to bring tail spend under preferred and contracted suppliers. Own strategic supplier relationships and long‑term agreements; negotiate, implement, and monitor contracts; partner with legal on contract language; hold suppliers accountable for cost, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. Partner with the Supplier Quality & Development (SQD) function on scorecards, audits, and supplier development plans; lead resolution of escalated supplier issues. Own commodity financials: cost baselines, inflation forecasts, pricing, discounts, and rebate capture; provide analysis of cost changes and pricing implications. Rationalize the supply base, balancing cost and risk; leverage global volume to consolidate spend; implement pull systems, VMI, and integrated supplier programs where they reduce TCO. Set the menu of preferred suppliers for BWG site projects, plant expansions, and engineering change management; partner with site leaders, facilities, and EHS to drive adoption. Drive ERP and spend‑analytics enablement (Sievo, Jaggaer, ePro); improve visibility, contract compliance, and supplier‑level performance reporting. Collaborate with global BWG Supply Chain Leadership and platform teams to identify regional, LCC, and BCC sourcing opportunities. Analyze specifications, quality, quantity, and delivery requirements for assigned indirect categories; determine best supply source; survey markets for new sources; recommend substitutes when needed. Develop and execute sourcing strategies; prepare, analyze, and issue quotations; negotiate and create supplier contracts; complete purchase transactions ensuring deliverables are met locally and divisionally. Support site inventory levels for MRO and indirect items; track stock‑outs, obsolescence, and chargebacks; partner with sites on stocking and replenishment programs. Evaluate suppliers against quarterly scorecards in partnership with SQD; perform site visits; require compliance with all performance parameters. Monitor commodity market and economic conditions; anticipate risk and recommend mitigation plans; consult with senior leadership on decisions. Lead and participate in cross‑functional initiatives including MRO Excellence, distributor consolidation, tail‑spend rationalization, and ePro deployment. Lead, coach, and guide less experienced team members; prepare and teach standard work procedures. Qualifications 8+ years sourcing/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of domestic and international supply chain principles, MRP, inventory replenishment, financial analysis, and effective business processes. Hands‑on experience in Indirect, MRO, and expensed‑items categories (facility services, packaging consumables, safety, lubricants, tooling, fasteners, electrical consumables, office/IT supplies, freight/logistics). Demonstrated experience with integrated supplier programs, distributor consolidation, VMI, and tail‑spend rationalization at scale. Familiarity with spend‑analytics, contract‑management, and ePro platforms (Sievo, Jaggaer, or equivalent). Lean / Six Sigma certification desired. Experience in a global, matrixed manufacturing organization; comfortable working across business units and partnering with facilities, EHS, and operations. Strong project management, communication, negotiating, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of leadership and drive collaborative decisions. Track record of building and delivering committed annual savings pipelines on a TCO basis, with disciplined, auditable tracking. High ethical standards. Ability to read technical drawings and facility schematics. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Bachelor's degree or equivalent; focus in Supply Chain or related field. Work Environment & Requirements This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. The employee will spend a portion of time in the office and a portion in the manufacturing area, and must be able to correctly wear and use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the manufacturing floor. The role requires extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs. Regular domestic and occasional global travel is required. The employee sits at a desk and uses a computer for prolonged periods; uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment; occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 15 pounds. Equal Opportunity Statement Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. The organization uses E‑Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr