Commodity Manager

Summary:: Work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to develop and implement strategic commodity plans for all assigned categories at the lowest total cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Lead the development of and execution of category management strategies for all assigned commodities
• Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for sourcing objectives
• Evaluate competitive offers and present sourcing options that meet business requirements
• Partner with MDM leads on global sourcing projects
• Ensure all selected suppliers are compliant to service level agreements
• Lead the category and supplier spend management activities with respective spend areas.
• Conduct in depth cost and spend analysis in order to develop cost savings initiatives through various cost reduction options
• Carry out administrative responsibilities that effectively manage projects and contracting activities
• Lead and expedite vendor selection and purchasing decisions through appropriate competitive bid and strategic sourcing processes
• Achieve all cost reduction savings targets
• Monitor, manage and report on achievements on key purchasing indictors in line with department requirements
• Immediately respond to unforeseen supply failures, working with suppliers to avoid supply chain interruptions
• Identify industry trends and market development for respective categories
• Responsible for gathering relevant benchmark data, and supply market intelligence

Minimum Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, the individual must have the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Proficiency in standard office and database programs/equipment
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Comprehensive understanding of distribution
• Capable of leading negotiations of pricing contracts
• Strong knowledge of the key aspects of the RFQ sourcing process
• Ability to understand and develop purchasing plans for stocking materials at different warehouses
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as purchase orders, requisitions and requests for quote

Education and Experience: (Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications)

• Experience with managing a total portfolio in excess of $10M
• MRP/ERP experience a plus
• Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years strategic buying experience
• Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies (behaviors and qualities that enable one do something successfully and efficiently).

Problem Solving: Work alongside staff to resolve issues with product and customer service. Revise plans or techniques as necessary to achieve optimum results. Partner with other department managers to resolve issues.

Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims. Detects flaws, inconsistencies, and seeks the root-causes of problems.

Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals. Understands one’s role on the team, helps team members in need or asks for assistance when needed.

Interpersonal Skills: Enthusiastic, naturally social and persuasive. Establishes rapport and maintains mutually productive relationships. Resilient and persistent. Must be able to work and collaborate with colleagues, be “hands-on” and be able to handle multiple tasks in a multi corporation environment.

Communication Skills: Engaging in effective communication verbally and in writing. Presents information clearly and in an organized manner. Adjusts vocabulary and formality according to audience and purpose.

Mathematical Reasoning: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems. The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work processes, and final work products and selects critical details to focus on.

Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires. Adjusts quickly to changes, versatile in shifting roles, welcomes new or unfamiliar situations.

Ethics: Keeps commitments; works with integrity. Presents company image and professionalism at all times.

Self-Management: Shows personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions. Knows and adheres to all safety practices of the trade and workplace.

Mechanical Knowledge: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The qualifications listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions below.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply reasonable understanding to carry out detailed instructions and solve problems involving different variables.

Benefits Package:

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to type, use telephonic devices and view data on computer screens. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift/and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran