Arconic

Commodity Manager, Procurement

Arconic$80K — $110K *
Alcoa, TN 37701In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • 5 years of experience in purchasing management
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Access to controlled technology as per export regulations
  • MBA in Business Administration/Economics preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage spend for assigned Indirect Materials and Services categories
  • Achieve procurement targets in cost, innovation, and quality
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies
  • Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers
  • Lead commercial sourcing activities including e-Auctions and RfX processes
  • Support non-commercial events like Kaizen workshops
  • Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers
  • Develop Supplier Metric Scorecards and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR's)

Benefits

  • Travel up to 25% planned in advance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description:
  • The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend within the assigned Categories, the lowest sourcing risks, and best supplier performances to ensure the highest efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement team.
  • Category Management is responsible for an assigned set of categories and contracts within Indirect Materials and Services. This specific role will be accountable for definition of the category strategy, leading sourcing initiatives, contracting and the management of critical supplier relationships in conjunction with key business stakeholders, procurement operations and leadership teams.
  • He/she serves as the point of escalation for supplier issues within the assigned categories and contracts including issues related to service, delivery, commercial terms and contractual disputes.
  • He/she must execute best-in-class procurement processes using state-of-the-art procurement IT software support, ensuring the Procurement organization is utilizing the maximum potential within global and local markets (Cost Savings, Innovation, Quality, Logistics).
  • This position will report directly to the Senior Director, Procurement - Indirect Category Management and Central Services.


Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Direct responsibility for spend within the respective Indirect Materials and Services Categories assigned.
  • Achieve Procurement targets for assigned categories inclusive of cost, innovation, quality, working capital and supplier performance
  • Leads collaboration with key stakeholders to define, develop and execute Procurement strategies to arrive at the best total value solution for the company
  • Maintains business relationships with representatives of strategic suppliers for Indirect Materials and Services.
  • Leads, co-leads, or supports commercial sourcing activity across assigned Indirect Materials and Services categories as required to meet company objectives (e.g. e-Auction, RfX processes)
  • Leads, co-leads, or supports non-commercial events as required to meet objectives, including, but not limited to Kaizen workshops, Working Capital/Inventory Workshops
  • Executes contract authoring and Terms and Conditions negotiations with suppliers classified in assigned categories and projects by collaborating with internal legal resources and stakeholder teams
  • Accountable for Performance areas: Cost Savings (SRT), Supplier performance, challenging of material & service specifications (demand management)
  • The candidate will be responsible for contract management of assigned categories and fully accountable for developing Supplier Metric Scorecards and establishing Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR's) for Indirect Categories, where applicable.
  • This position requires travel, up to 25% of the time. Travel will generally be planned well in advance.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited Institution
  • 5 years of experience in purchasing management
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 7730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA in Business Administration/Economics or similar
  • 2 years international purchasing management
  • Decision-making
  • Communication and negotiation skills
  • Project Management
  • Innovative, Strategic thinker
  • Customer-oriented with business acumen
  • Demonstrated flexibility in her/his ability to flex between multiple categories/suppliers
  • Professional certifications Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

About Arconic

Arconic produces aluminum sheets, plates, extrusions, and architectural products for the ground transportation, aerospace, building and construction, industrial, and packaging industries. Rolled Products, Extrusions, and Building and Construction Systems (BCS) are the company's operating segments. The Rolled Products segment generates the majority of its revenue, which is used in the production of finished goods ranging from automotive body panels and airframes to industrial plate and brazing sheets.

Arconic Careers

Joining Arconic means becoming part of a global team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and leadership in the industry. As a company renowned for its commitment to quality and precision in advanced manufacturing, Arconic offers unparalleled job opportunities for professionals eager to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

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At Arconic, your work will directly contribute to projects that redefine what's possible in the world of manufacturing. Our team at Arconic is at the forefront of industry innovation, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to develop lightweight, high-performance metals that are critical to the success of industries ranging from aerospace to automotive.

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Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Arconic. From developing new manufacturing processes to creating sustainable solutions, our team is constantly exploring new ways to lead the industry forward. Your role will involve hands-on problem solving and the opportunity to make significant contributions to our company’s success.

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Learn more about Arconic
Size
13,900 employees
Market Cap
$2.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$91 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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