Commodity Manager

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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