Commodity Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own supplier relationship management, including supplier performance metrics.
• Develop long-term supply strategies for critical components/materials, including dual sourcing and contingency planning.
• Cooking purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering to identify new suppliers, analyze proposals, negotiate prices and delivery, and ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Quote and procure materials and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need, and negotiate supplier contracts as appropriate.

Competencies

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or equivalent education; or an Associate's Degree in equivalent field with a minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of previous Supplier Management experience.
• Analytical Problem Solving and Leadership skills.
• Proficient in using Spread Sheets, Word Processing, and E-mail software.
• Proficient and adept with planning / scheduling using MRP systems. APICS training is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role.

Pay

$85,000+ depending on experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life and ADD
• 401k with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

Schedule

24 hour/5 day per week manufacturing facilities

Skills

APICS training is desirable

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life and ADD
• 401k with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

Contact Information

To apply go to www.davistl.com/jobs. Resume required.

Davis Tool, Inc. is a Drug-free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Screen Required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.