Commodity Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze company level data, supplier data and competitive benchmark data to achieve targeted performance gains in improved cost, quality and service (delivery).
• Study and evaluate market data to ensure the most competitive pricing and overall value.
• Select and approve suppliers in conjunction with quality assurance and engineering staff that meet customer requirements for delivery, cost, and quality.
• Work with design engineering in the selection and procurement of materials for new products.
• Continually seek improvements in “right sizing” of supplier base, working capital management, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Develop and work closely with key suppliers to reduce lead times and costs for inbound logistics.
• Ensure contractual compliance from suppliers in regards to quality, quantity, and price.
• Continuously improve supplier’s operating performance.
• Ensure suppliers are implementing and using an approved quality system.
• Report PPV (Purchase Price Variance) on monthly and provide cost reduction initiative leadership.
• Utilize analytical skills to reduce complexity and give perspective to situations.
• Absorb and assess opportunities and risks to give recommendations for future direction.
• Participate with management team in developing supply chain strategy.
• Implement and change Show a proactive approach to change and encourage continuous improvement in everything we do.
• Show initiative and be decisive in the decision making process.
• Supplier Customer Be sensitive to all requirements and expectations while having a deep understanding of the commodities in which we purchase.
• Understand how value is created through the entire supply chain.
• Present yourself and the company professionally in all dealings with suppliers / customers.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.
• Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word), Outlook.
• Ability to learn new software packages as necessary.
• Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
• Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Degree from an accredited college or demonstrated experience in a purchasing environment for a minimum of 10 years.
• Experience A minimum of 7 years of progressive purchasing experience contributing to improved supply chain methods within a team environment.
• A minimum of 5 years experience working with an ERP system (i.e. SAP, Oracle).
• Strong problem solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Ability to work well across functional responsibilities.