Job DescriptionGENERAL PURPOSE:This position will be responsible to develop and execute a variety of broad Commodity strategies for MITER Brands. The Commodity Manager will be responsible for managing 3-4 subcategories. The Commodity Manager will develop supplier and commodity cost down strategies, analyzing/communicating market intelligence, leading commercial negotiations and monitor supplier performance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Establish supplier relationships (strategic, critical or tactical)
- Maintain relationship with sustaining engineering & product management
- Lead commercial QBR's
- Conduct/analyze RFQ's
- Supplier executive engagement/relationship
- Acquire, maintain, and communicate market trends
- Review supplier quarterly/annual reports (when applicable)
- Lead routine supplier reviews
- Support supplier quality improvements
- Recommend supplier audits
- Identify optimal terms across the enterprise
- Support product rationalization/harmonization efforts
- Drive supplier performance improvement when needed
- Monitor supplier performance
- Lead commercial negotiations
- Developing category-level strategies
- Curating supplier relationships
- Achieving lower costs
- Help to create a competitive advantage
- Create analysis reports
- Maintain relationship with NPD engineering & product management
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - BA/BS required; MS preferred
- CPM, CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years sourcing experience working for a major, large dollar operation.
- Minimum of 1 year at Senior Buyer level or Strategic Buyer level in manufacturing sector.
What We OfferAt MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Health & Wellness- Three comprehensive medical plan options
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Teladoc virtual healthcare services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Wellness Clinic
Financial Protection- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Legal Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Team Member Discount Program
