Job Title:  Commodity Manager

Job Summary:

The Commodity Manager manages commodities related to electronics, electrical, and mechanical, striving to improve flow from a global supplier base to support customer needs and reduce material cost to improve bottom line. Responsibilities will include developing / managing key commodity strategies, managing transition of volume to newly developed partnerships and operate as a key team member in driving Supply Chain projects to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze commodity related data to generate strategy and action plans to reduce company’s total cost of ownership (pricing, freight, tariffs, value add, expanding supply base, etc.).
• Support Supply Chain initiatives to leverage global spend opportunities.
• Generate cost savings projects related to direct materials and manage the implementation with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, etc.  to support global customer base for our high mix / low volume products.
• Support cross functional teams that are challenged with identifying and developing a nimble, effective Supply Base that will support manufacturing strategies, and Product Roadmaps.
• Act as liaison with appropriate counsel in developing Global supply agreements to ensure protection of Intellectual Property and derive benefits around quality, delivery and, cost.
• Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships that will deliver competitive advantages including lowest total cost, highest quality products, and superior customer service.
• Remain current with industry supply trends and provide market intelligence to business.
• Communicate direction, and lead negotiations with all levels of supplier management to develop and deploy appropriate strategies, contracts, and business relationships that satisfy current and future business needs.
• Monitor key supplier performance for on-time delivery, quality and other needed KPIs as part of our continuous improvement environment.
• Partner with Quality and Purchasing Team as needed to address / manage key supplier corrective action activities.
• Manage and lead Sourcing projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing and/or commodity management in an Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Device industry, with high mix-low volume environment OR 8+ years’ related experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience and expertise with sourcing and contracting ERP tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Power Point.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• ISM CPM or CPSM or equivalent Certification desirable
• Contract negotiations / vendor management / influencing skills with a proven track record.
• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Able to solve problems using a systematic approach and provide sound solutions to resolve day to day or strategic opportunities.
• Able to write reports, business correspondence, and standard procedures. Being able to effectively present information and respond to request from internal and external customers as well as suppliers.

Competency Requirements:

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Skilled at identifying problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations.
• Driving for Results: Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; will put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: Establishes methods to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes; utilizes specialized techniques for continuous improvement (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management).
• Demonstrating Tenacity and Perseverance: Maintains high levels of energy and enthusiasm over an extended amount of time; does not give up when faced with challenging obstacles; completes what he/she starts; sees projects through to the end.
• Managing Time: Accurately estimates time required to complete actions and activities; adheres to schedules and timetables; completes things when he/she said they would; sensitive to the use of other people's time.

Additional Details:

• Up to 10% travel may be required.