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You will establish and implement strategies for negotiating commodity supply agreements based on in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic markets for optimum pricing and terms. You will manage and lead efforts on cost savings initiatives in line with a profit plan and overall business objectives. You will report to the Director, Strategic Sourcing – Indirect.
Job Responsibility:
Establish and implement strategies for negotiating commodity supply agreements based on in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic markets for optimum pricing and terms
Manage and lead efforts on cost savings initiatives in line with a profit plan and overall business objectives
Lead negotiations for the assigned portfolio of capex categories
Utilize cost models to validate commodity strategies and to understand significant cost drivers
Acquire and maintain understanding of technology trends, market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology road maps
Manage performance metrics for assigned portfolio to ensure best total cost, as well as mitigate price increases
Act as project manager (develop, manage, and implement) for cross functional teams to build stakeholder alignment (Technical, R&D, Sales & Marketing, Regional and local teams, etc.) to meet objectives
Contract management - ensure specific requirements are present, appropriate review, and signing authority is realized
Identify and develop a robust supply base to provide materials and services with competitive cost and quality for all locations and support for geographic expansion
Establish global partnerships and partner with business leaders to develop and drive global initiatives
Drive alignment across leadership teams by embedding a structured, data-driven approach to strategy execution, ensuring decisions consistently support the business plan and measurable outcomes
Manage Capital Commodity Managers to achieve necessary output and goals
Travel: up to 50%
Requirements:
8+ years of progressive global change agent experience in commodity management/supply chain management, operations, and/or engineering
Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and MRP/Supply Chain systems
Excellent analytical and project management capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication across regions, functions, and levels
Excellent negotiating capability
Collaboration and influence management skills with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
Exceptional time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Equipment, Plant Services, Construction, Utilities
Minimum of BS Degree
MBA preferred
Excellent verbal and written English language skills
CPSM (ISM) or CPSP (APICS) certification preferred
Nice to have:
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
MBA preferred
CPSM (ISM) or CPSP (APICS) certification preferred
What we offer:
Bonus Eligible: 15%
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match