Commodity Manager

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

As a Commodity Manager

You will develop and lead sourcing strategies for Americas Plastic, Rubber, Gasket, and Resin direct commodities in a global environment. Strategies developed will support supply chain initiatives which include cost containment, regionalization, trade working capital improvement, timely delivery, and quality. Strategies will need to be communicated clearly to large groups.

Develop and implement a direct material sourcing strategy

• To improve flexibility and supply assurance.
• To forecast containment and inflation projects for current and future years.
• To establish goals to improve trade working capital with increased payment terms, lower inventory, and shorter lead times.
• To develop a capacity and regionalization plan for each part of the commodity.
• To establish agreements with suppliers.
• To perform electronic sourcing bid events.
• To collaborate with Supplier Quality to improve supplier performance (PPM).
• To effectively communicate, lead meetings, make presentations, and use tact and professionalism at all times by using core competencies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a Procurement function or related experience.
• Strong project management skills.
• A strategic-orientated individual that achieves timely results.
• Ability to review processes and provide feedback on how to improve the processes.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets and charts.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time (primarily in North America).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Four (4) years of experience in a Procurement function or related experience.
• Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements.

About Our Location

• The facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus.
• The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment.
• The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

Our Commitment to Our People

• We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place.
• We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Work Authorization

We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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