Commodity Manager ll

At Roush, fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also supports the aerospace, defense, and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

About the Role

This position is based in Livonia, MI. The Commodity Manager (CM) II is a strategic and forward-thinking individual who serves as a subject matter expert, monitoring market trends, developing sourcing strategies, and communicating commodity agreements across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead current production cost reduction and new program sourcing globally for assigned commodities.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to optimize overall impact and build trust within the Commodity Team.
• Process purchase orders and ensure suppliers meet delivery dates.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to leverage Roush’s global buy and optimize supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and launch).
• Lead, manage, and execute data collection, validation, analysis, and negotiation activities for commodities.
• Negotiate and manage global strategic supplier contracts and approve changes.
• Manage overall relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Communicate commodity agreements and strategies globally across the business.
• Report progress periodically to senior-level managers within and outside the company.
• Facilitate supplier assessment and performance review meetings, monitor strategy effectiveness, and adjust as needed.
• Serve as a resource and expert for assigned commodities.
• Participate in process improvements to develop and implement best practices.
• Monitor supply markets, trends, and aggregate forecasts and global specifications.
• Operate with professionalism and the highest personal integrity.
• Approve all global sourcing decisions.
• Develop cost models.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related or technical field.
• US Citizenship.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing responsible commodities.
• Experience with cost modeling, cost drivers, and cost structures.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Experience managing complex commodities and increasing spend/growth across multiple commodities.
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing suppliers.
• Demonstrated competence in developing and implementing commodity strategies.
• Understanding of industry quality standards.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in indirect/MRO purchasing.
• Manufacturing exposure or experience.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• PeopleSoft experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Earned sick time.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD, LTD).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation and holidays.