What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Commodity Indirect Manager position at Springs Window Fashions?
Description
Company Overview
Springs Window Fashions has been a leader in the window treatments industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide. Our custom window treatments are available in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.
Our company is privately owned with products marketed across a broad portfolio of brands including Bali, Graber, SunSetter, PowerShades, and Mecho. Our tagline is “the Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates and team members, our consumers and end users, and our channel and business partners.
Position Mission
The Global Commodity Manager, Indirect is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive commodity strategies for non‑production goods and services, including IT, facilities, MRO, and professional services. This role drives cost savings, mitigates risk, and enhances supplier performance. The manager oversees vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, and aligns purchasing activities with corporate objectives to reduce total cost of ownership. Reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement, this position ensures a competitive, resilient, and high‑performing supply base that supports overall business goals.
Objectives
Education and Experience
Company Overview
Springs Window Fashions has been a leader in the window treatments industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide. Our custom window treatments are available in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.
Our company is privately owned with products marketed across a broad portfolio of brands including Bali, Graber, SunSetter, PowerShades, and Mecho. Our tagline is “the Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates and team members, our consumers and end users, and our channel and business partners.
Position Mission
The Global Commodity Manager, Indirect is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive commodity strategies for non‑production goods and services, including IT, facilities, MRO, and professional services. This role drives cost savings, mitigates risk, and enhances supplier performance. The manager oversees vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, and aligns purchasing activities with corporate objectives to reduce total cost of ownership. Reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement, this position ensures a competitive, resilient, and high‑performing supply base that supports overall business goals.
Objectives
- Develop and execute commodity strategies for indirect spend categories.
- Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and proactively manage risk.
- Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selection, and contract development; ensure successful implementation and adherence to performance expectations.
- Create and maintain a competitive supply environment through alternate sourcing, low-cost strategies, and proactive market intelligence.
- Drive year-over-year productivity through cost-saving initiatives, continuous improvement, and strategic supplier partnerships.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align purchasing activities with business requirements and operational priorities.
- Lead supplier relationship management for key suppliers, including performance reviews, capacity assessments, risk mitigation, and executive-level KPI and cost-reduction reporting.
- Conduct ongoing spend and market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and anticipate industry trends, M&A activity, and supply chain risks.
- Provide analytical rigor and executive-ready reporting to support sourcing decisions and financial performance.
- Provide functional leadership by prioritizing work, guiding sourcing initiatives, and ensuring alignment to commodity strategy (without direct people-management responsibility).
- Establishes aligned sourcing strategies with measurable results across cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
- Demonstrates strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management expertise.
- Leverages data and analytics to challenge inefficiencies and drive value creation.
- Balances short-term execution with long-term strategic planning.
- Operates with high integrity, business acumen, and executive presence.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred).
- 5 years of sourcing/procurement experience, including commodity management and mid-level leadership exposure.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing strategic supplier relationships.
- CPM or CPIM certification preferred.
- Strong analytical, financial, and quantitative capabilities.
- Proven negotiation and project management skills.
- Effective cross-functional collaborator and communicator, including executive presentation skills.
- Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel as required.
- Empowerment – we trust our people.
- Ownership – we take 100% responsibility for our roles, actions, and results.
- Leadership – we all lead by example and talk directly with respect.
- One Springs Team – we are united by shared purpose; we put the team first.
- Customer First – we consider our customers’ needs before every decision.
- Continuous Innovation – we are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
- Speed – we define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.