Global Commodity Manager

About the role

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. As a 550-employee, international market leader, we provide generous benefits and wellness programs, opportunities for development and advancement, and corporate growth, all within a family-owned, small-company culture where your voice is heard, your name is known, and your impact is felt. We are seeking a Global Commodity Manager based at our San Antonio, Texas location. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives and manage key commodities across the Wenger Corporation family of brands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the sourcing, procurement, and supply chain activities related to a broad spectrum of commodities on a global scale
• Build necessary supply chains to support NPD and strategic growth initiatives across product lines
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure the availability of commodities at the right cost, quality, and quantity
• Create and execute commodity strategies to drive cost savings opportunities, increase spend under contract, improve DPO and inventory metrics, and shorten lead times to support various value streams
• Work closely with suppliers, negotiate contracts and monitor market trends and manage risks associated with commodity price fluctuations
• Manage Wenger Corporation's supply base by sourcing, selecting, and negotiating commodity agreements for both current and future suppliers
• Execute RFX activities to assess cost competitiveness of current supply base as well as support supplier selection
• Lead supplier relationship management efforts through performance evaluations and quarterly reviews
• Establish preferred supplier criteria and implement strategic partnerships with key suppliers
• Increase awareness of viable suppliers across industries to mitigate single source risks and limitations
• Resolve supplier disputes and any commodity-related issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and drive cost saving
• Study market trends and identify risks and opportunities by geographical area when sourcing and procuring commodities
• Work closely with Purchasing team to maintain continuity of supply
• Support development of new work processes to better align with cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including occasional overnight travel, as business needs require

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of procurement / sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment with large and small-scale, complex, and/or regional/global categories of spend
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products

Preferred qualifications

• Strong data analytical skills
• Experience with Lean tools & methodologies
• Proficiency with Epicor
• ISM Certification

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program