Summary:
Responsible for leading and developing commodity strategies, commodity practices, systems and metrics. Develops and directs commodity teams and supply chain relationships.

Responsibilities:
• Mentor buyers and/or supply chain analysts in commodity strategies
• Develop appropriate business relationships with key suppliers/sources
• Work closely with the business units to support customer strategic and tactical material needs
• Develop, communicate and manage commodity strategies to support overall divisional and corporate objectives
• Supervise the strategic sourcing process for assigned commodities
• Develop customer confidence in overall supply chain management through customer interaction
• May provide planning and coordination with corporate quote and quoting activities
• Drive and secure continuous improvements and cost reductions
• Coordinate supplier scorecard activities and facilitate business reviews, as applicable
• May participate in supplier and component qualifications and issues
• Act as point of escalation for component issues, as appropriate
• Identify and implement contract and agreement compliance
• Review supplier proposals and lead negotiations promoting Benchmark's goals in price, delivery, terms, liability and quality
• Establish contractual agreements between the company and external sources of supply; Negotiate to obtain agreement on pricing, terms, delivery and other terms
• Monitor and report on component market trends
• All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Other information:
• 4 year degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management
• 8+ years of experience in commodity purchasing; Experience in large volume, more complex commodities, Individual contributor
• Demonstrate expertise in negotiation, implementation and maintenance of supplier contracts and other business dealings
• Demonstrate strong financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze, develop and implement process improvements
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with coworkers, suppliers and customers
• Demonstrate mastery of planning and the ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Effective time management
• Demonstrate effective communication at all levels, both written and oral
• Demonstrate confidentiality
• Demonstrate the ability to develop, implement and communicate the team's strategic vision and purpose
• Demonstrate effective decision making ability in order to make quality, timely and accurate decisions
• Demonstrate the ability to represent the company in a professional manner
• Demonstrate effective leadership and teambuilding skills to assist in the success of the commodity teams
• Demonstrate regular, consistent attendance and the ability to support a 24/7 global operation
• See job analysis forms for specific physical stresses of the job

Education:
• 4 year degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management
Geographical Location: Minnesota:Winona

Physical Location: Winona, MN - East (4065)

Shift: Shift 1



Full Time

Compensation Range: $91,755.00 to $116,940.00 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.