Job Title:  Global Commodity Manager

Job Summary

The Global Commodity Leader position manages commodities related to electronics, electrical, and mechanical, striving to improve flow from a global supplier base to support customer needs and reduce material cost to improve bottom line.  Responsibilities will include developing / managing key commodity strategies, managing transition of volume to newly developed partnerships and operate as a key team member in driving Supply Chain projects to achieve business objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Analyze commodity related data to generate strategy and action plans to reduce company’s total cost of ownership (pricing, freight, tariffs, value add, expanding supply base, etc.).
• Support Supply Chain initiatives to leverage global spend opportunities
• Generate cost savings projects related to direct materials and manage the implementation with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, etc.  to support global customer base for our high mix / low volume products.
• Support cross functional teams that are challenged with identifying and developing a nimble, effective Supply Base that will support manufacturing strategies, and Product Roadmaps.
• Act as liaison with appropriate counsel in developing Global supply agreements to ensure protection of Intellectual Property and derive benefits around quality, delivery and, cost
• Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships that will deliver competitive advantages including lowest total cost, highest quality products, and superior customer service.
• Remain current with industry supply trends and provide market intelligence to business.
• Communicate direction, and lead negotiations with all levels of supplier management to develop and deploy appropriate strategies, contracts, and business relationships that satisfy current and future business needs.
• Monitor key supplier performance for on-time delivery, quality and other needed KPIs as part of our continuous improvement environment.
• Partner with Quality and Purchasing Team as needed to address / manage key supplier corrective action activities.

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Skilled at identifying problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations
• Driving for Results: Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; will put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work
• Driving Continuous Improvement: Establishes methods to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes; utilizes specialized techniques for continuous improvement (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management)
• Demonstrating Tenacity and Perseverance: Maintains high levels of energy and enthusiasm over an extended amount of time; does not give up when faced with challenging obstacles; completes what he/she starts; sees projects through to the end
• Managing Time: Accurately estimates time required to complete actions and activities; adheres to schedules and timetables; completes things when he/she said they would; sensitive to the use of other people's time

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• 8-10 years’ experience in purchasing and/or commodity management in an Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Device industry, with high mix-low volume environment.
• Contract negotiations / vendor management / influencing skills with a proven track record.
• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Able to solve problems using a systematic approach and provide sound solutions to resolve day to day or strategic opportunities.
• Able to write reports, business correspondence, and standard procedures. Being able to effectively present information and respond to request from internal and external customers as well as suppliers.
• Experience and expertise with sourcing and contracting ERP tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Power Point

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• Master degree preferable. 
• ISM CPM or CPSM or equivalent Certification desirable.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.