Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager B. Braun

SE - 3.8

Bethlehem, PA Job Details $75,000 - $95,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Vendor relationship building Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Job Description You're an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That's why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we're making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Commodity Manager Company:

B. BRAUN MEDICAL

(US)

INC Job Posting Location:

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Functional Area:

Purchasing Working Model:

Hybrid Days of Work:

Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday Shift:

5X8

Relocation Available:

No Requisition ID:

11228 B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com Position Summary This entry‑level strategic procurement role focuses on source identification and evaluation, supplier selection, quoting, qualification, and transition support from strategic to operational procurement. The position supports and serves as backup to the Strategic Procurement Manager across functional areas and is responsible for driving value through procurement strategies that optimize supplier relationships, reduce total cost, ensure consistent supply, and mitigate risk. What You'll Do Track and analyze key commodity markets while benchmarking to B. Braun costs Implement strategies to capitalize on domestic and global price fluctuations Analyze spend data and cost drivers to optimize cost position Utilize risk assessment tools to identify and implement mitigation strategies Coordinate total demand requirements across the U.S. and globally to leverage spend Collaborate with internal customers to source materials aligned with functional and financial needs Manage RFI and RFQ processes as part of supplier selection Support contract development, negotiation, implementation, and compliance Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on evaluations, risk analysis, and strategic reviews Identify and implement cost‑savings and supply‑base rationalization opportunities Participate in supplier management activities including evaluations and risk reviews Support development of annual material budgets Interface with Operational Procurement teams on supplier‑related activities Develop documentation supporting strategic procurement processes Execute work related to long‑term commodity strategies Logistics & Cost Optimization Focus Analyze logistics and freight spend to identify cost‑reduction opportunities Support sourcing and performance management of logistics service providers (carriers, 3PLs, forwarders) Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize transportation modes, lanes, and service levels Evaluate total landed cost impacts in sourcing and supplier decisions Track logistics market trends and risks impacting cost and supply continuity Support freight RFIs/RFQs and carrier selection activities Monitor logistics KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives Knowledge & Skills Full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures Apply standard theories, principles, and concepts to propose effective solutions Work under minimal supervision, relying on experience and judgment Exercise judgment in resolving complex problems May assist with training or guiding lower‑level employees Regular interaction with supervisors, peers, and external vendors Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree 2+ years of related experience Occasional business travel required (10% or less) Preferred Applicable industry or professional certification Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear Frequent use of hands and arms for handling and reaching Occasional standing and walking Occasional lifting or moving up to 20 pounds

Salary:

75-95k The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com . Through its "Sharing Expertise®" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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