The Recruiting Pros · 5 months ago
Commodity Manager - Materials
Rock Hill, North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
6+ years expThe Recruiting Pros is conducting a search for a Commodity Materials Manager for a cutting-edge manufacturer whose technologies serve various industries including automotive and healthcare. The role involves leading development and deployment strategies for the worldwide supply chain of Materials Commodities, focusing on cost, quality, and inventory improvements.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Maintain a working knowledge of the world-class supply chain process to ensure that existing processes are targeted to attain excellence versus industry benchmarks
Design and implement commodity strategies to attain year over year (PPV/PPI) material cost reduction, material quality/delivery improvements and inventory reduction targets through the use of appropriate supply chain tools
Lead multi-site commodity teams related to strategic sourcing, negotiations, supplier development and VA/VE
Lead the strategic sourcing process including RFQ development, quotation reviews, supplier/contract negotiations and supplier development
Act as the lead negotiator with suppliers in specific commodities to deliver stated objectives
Lead sourcing meetings with Materials R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and others
Work closely with long term suppliers to manage the core supply base for productivity/cost down initiatives using VA/VE tools
Work with Materials R&D, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to develop new suppliers with systems to support quick development, low cost, and high quality
Manage supply base to actively integrate the suppliers into multiple plants through the appropriate use of Kanbans, VMI and related tools
Lead the supply base in implementation of eCommerce tools to automate transactions and bring flexibility and transparency in the supply chain
Own the supplier relationship for the major suppliers in the areas (commodities) of responsibility
Assist in mentoring and training Buyers in best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Materials Management or related field is required
Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience with global manufacturing companies; multi-site, multi-product, companies
Proven track record of achieving world-class service levels while significantly reducing inventory and cost
In-depth materials management expertise required
High-level negotiation skills. Competent at leading a negotiation
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing processes and project management skills
Experienced in tactical purchasing and strategic sourcing; International sourcing experience a plus
Knowledge of ERP systems and specifically supply chain management systems is required
Understanding of materials suppliers' capabilities and the marketplace (strong plus)
Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced, matrixed environment satisfying multiple customers
Strategic planning/thinking skills coupled with analytical and execution skills; logical and organized
Excellent Communication Skills – written, verbal, listening, presentation, initiative
Proficient in MS Office: PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Demonstrated ability to interface with top executive and senior level management, both internally and externally
Decisive, analytical, experienced in and capable of leading change
An excellent team player
Effective leader with proven ability to: develop, coach and mentor as well as terminate non-performers
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business or a Technical field would be a plus
Professional certification from ISM and/or APICS is strongly preferred
Company
The Recruiting Pros
With 20+ years of experience in the recruiting industry, we've placed 1000’s of candidates at 100's of companies, partnering with the most recognized corporations in the world.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Karen Risse, CSP
Managing Partner
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