Position Overview:As a Commodity Manager, you will develop and lead sourcing strategies for Direct Material commodities in a global environment. Your strategies will support key supply chain initiatives including cost containment, regionalization, trade working capital improvement, on time delivery, and quality performance. Clear communication to large cross-functional groups is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that enhance supply assurance and flexibility.
- Lead cost containment and inflation forecasting for current and future years.
- Establish goals to improve working capital, including optimized payment terms, reduced inventory, and shorter lead times.
- Build capacity plans and regionalization roadmaps for all components within the commodity.
- Negotiate and execute supplier agreements that support commercial and operational objectives.
- Conduct electronic sourcing events (RFQs, e-auctions).
- Partner with Supplier Quality to improve supplier performance, including PPM reduction and corrective actions.
- Communicate effectively across the organization-leading meetings, presenting strategy, and demonstrating professionalism and strong core competencies.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related functions.
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in commodity management or sourcing specific categories.
- Strong project management capability with a track record of timely execution.
- Ability to evaluate processes and recommend improvements.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and data analysis tools.
Preferred Skills:- Master's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Five (5)+ years of procurement or sourcing experience.
- Experience developing and sourcing suppliers for mechanical or electronic components.
- Prior responsibility for managing a commodity, leading a project team, or owning a category strategy.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints.
- Familiarity with DDSC / Perfect Execution methodologies.
Travel Requirements:- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
