Global Commodity Manager

About the role

This is a hybrid position which requires working out of our headquarters facility in Owatonna, MN and remotely / from home. Therefore, candidates must reside within reasonable drivable distance to our facility. In addition, this position requires up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Wenger Corporation's focus on enhancing competitiveness, strengthening resilience, and meeting the evolving demands of our customers and stakeholders by proactively managing key commodities.
• 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 New Product Development (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.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Not specified

Skills

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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

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

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