Johnson Electric Holdings Limited

Commodity Lead

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited • $70K — $95K *
Vandalia, OH 45377In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
  • 1-3 years of sourcing experience, particularly in Commodity Management.
  • Experience in supplier development and management.
  • Knowledge of commodity cost drivers and supply chain dynamics.
  • Proficient with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Business-level English; Spanish and Mandarin skills are a plus.
  • Familiarity with automotive industry quality requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic sourcing plans for the Americas region.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
  • Conduct market analysis on commodities and create budget/savings plans.
  • Establish a compliant regional supplier base in the Americas.
  • Lead supplier benchmarking activities within the sourcing team.
  • Consolidate the regional supplier base for assigned commodities.
  • Collaborate with global teams to optimize costs and supplier utilization.

Benefits

  • Onsite work in Vandalia, OH.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Exposure to global sourcing strategies and practices.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Regular interaction with top management for strategic decision-making.
Full Job Description
Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite)

As our next Commodity Lead, you'll be at the forefront of developing and managing sourcing strategies to achieve annual performance objectives. Your expertise in supply chain management will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Develop appropriate strategic sourcing plans to guide the team's sourcing activities for the Americas.
  • Conduct negotiations with suppliers focusing on terms and conditions of purchase contracts.
  • Make market analysis on commodities and offer budget and savings plans to top management.
  • Establish a regional supplier base in the Americas ensuring supplier operations are in compliance with IATF16949 and ISO 9000.
  • Lead supplier benchmark activities to guide the SCS sourcing activities, including benchmarking other JE global sites.
  • Consolidate regional supplier base for the assigned commodities.
  • Work closely with global counterparts to leverage common suppliers, benchmark pricing, and align costs across regions.
  • Use global suppliers when appropriate to optimize landed cost, lead time, and quality.
  • Drive design for sourcing and manufacturing throughout the New Product Development Process.
  • Expedite materials or re-schedule per market demand to meet given deadlines.
  • Support spot purchasing activities for assigned commodities as required on the regional and global level.
  • Collaborate with the finance team for on-time payment with suppliers.
  • Regularly report (monthly, quarterly) price negotiations with suppliers based on index and/or volumes, new project launches, etc.


What We're Looking For:
  • Major in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience of various commodity cost drivers, supply base, and strategic supplier management with a focus on understanding material cost drivers.
  • 1 to 3 years of sourcing experience with Commodity Management experience.
  • Skilled in supplier development and management.
  • Familiar with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and office software, especially Excel and PPT.
  • Proficiency in English (Business level Spanish and Mandarin preferred).
  • Familiarity with Automotive industry quality requirements preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to achieve deliverables on time.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with global counterparts.


How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can't wait to meet you!

About Johnson Electric Holdings Limited

Johnson Electric is a global leader in the design and manufacture of electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related components. The company serves a broad range of industries, including automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer products. Johnson Electric was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.
Learn more about Johnson Electric Holdings Limited
Size
35,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
NASDAQ
JELCF
* Ladders Estimates

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