Manager Commodity

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager Commodity is responsible for all commodities including composites, plastics, electronics, actuation, and machined parts. This position develops, leads, and manages a procurement strategy for the Huntington Beach business unit, in harmonization with global Elevate Aircraft Seating site strategies.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

• Oversee supplier selection, negotiates pricing, and establish long-term contracts
• Identify and monitor supplier financial health, delivery and quality performance, shared company-owned tooling, and optimize part transportation costs
• Conduct market analyses that contribute to an optimal selection of strategic suppliers
• Assess supplier capability and capacity
• Develop a supplier network of on-time delivery performance
• Provide support to site buyers / procurement specialists, as needed
• Prepare status reports and creates supplier Key Performance Indicators
• Cooperate with people of different levels inside and outside the company, interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives on a very high level
• Express information in a manner appropriate to different levels of people and to lead negotiations on a high level
• Recognize and respond to customer expectations with sense of urgency and increase expectations on a high level
• Work to achieve the highest delivered quality at the lowest possible cost, support company Program targets
• Take actions and decisions to generate ideas, products, processes in promised timely manner; involved in designs and work requiring creative imagination on a high level
• Set goals in consistency with company objectives and adapt plans to changing environment
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineer, Business or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience is required. Masters Degree is preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years supply chain experience as a supply chain buyer, preferably in aircraft interiors knowledge. 3+ years experience in writing and negotiating supplier long term contracts. Experience with AS9100, AS9102 and Boeing & Airbus commercial aircraft contract requirements.
• Skills: Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications for aircraft seat systems. Knowledge of regulatory requirements of EASA and FAA for aircraft seat systems. Proficient in MRP systems and Inventory Management.
• Other: Extended or irregular hours may be required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Will be asked to travel globally to source and secure supply chain suppliers. Often asked to travel on short notice. Elevate Aircraft Seating is an at-will employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company. As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future. Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation: Salary Range Transparency: $120,000 - $135,000 annually
• Featured Benefits: Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions), Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays, Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family, and so much more!
• Other Perks: On-site gym, Free electric car charging stations, Potential for growth within organization, Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture