Commodity Manager

About the role

The Parker Lord Commodity Manager is responsible for Strategic Sourcing, Critical Supplier Management and Stakeholder Management for assigned commodities. The Commodity Manager will develop long-term business strategies aligned with key stakeholders, manage critical supplier agreements, monitor and improve supplier performance, develop the supplier base, and conduct research to support the commodity strategy. This role will lead all strategic sourcing initiatives for the assigned commodities.

Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for strategic sourcing and commodity strategy management to support business partner goals and objectives
• Analyze commodity spend management opportunities and deploy appropriate strategic plans
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business initiatives and Supply Chain's role in meeting company objectives
• Accountable for managing critical supplier agreements including new sources within given commodities, critical renewals, negotiation of terms, issue identification, tracking and resolution
• Negotiate high-level complex contracts while delivering world-class results
• Develop successful partnerships with key suppliers to achieve desired results
• Conduct research to understand the supply market and commodity trends
• Collaborate with Procurement Managers to ensure alignment and execution of commodity strategy
• Drive strategic sourcing and commodity plans to achieve savings and performance targets
• Continuously identify and implement strategies and improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality and result in a lower total cost of ownership
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance and create and lead teams to improve supplier performance as necessary
• Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Supply Chain management or relevant discipline
• Minimum of 4 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field
• Experience with supply chain concepts and methodologies preferably in the manufacturing industry

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals
• Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships
• Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English both written and verbal

Preferred

• MBA
• CPSM
• SAP Experience

Location: Dayton, OH or Erie, PA
Division: Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Division, Engineered Materials Group