Garmin · 2 months ago
Global Commodity Manager 1
Olathe, Kansas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelGarmin International is seeking a full-time Global Commodity Manager 1 in their Olathe, KS location. The role involves coordinating and managing strategic sourcing plans to maximize business benefits while leading supply chain strategies across multiple sites.
Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronics
Responsibilities
Responsible for commodity strategy related with electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical products and or services including: sourcing strategy, spend segmentation, supply market analysis, supplier capability assessment, supplier recruitment and management, RFI/P/Q development, developing a business case for improved supply and or service, risk assessment and management, while managing assigned commodities or services across multiple sites
Ability to lead and drive execution of supply chain strategies in a collaborative and multi-site matrix environment to achieve both tactical and strategic goals
Applies knowledge of commodities and commodity market trends and serves as an expert in influencing, leading and driving project implementation of supply chain strategies and development of short and long-term goals for management consideration in support of customer requirements
Responsible for multi-site negotiations and executions of sourcing agreements for assigned commodities and/or services
Negotiate strategic agreements and drive cost, quality, delivery and service improvements across multiple departments and sites continuously
Use analytical and qualitative methods to analyze market commodities and product data
Demonstrate full knowledge and serve as a technical leader for assigned commodities and supply chain services
Organize, facilitate and manage cross-functional teams to develop commodity and service strategies
Work with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure sourcing decisions achieve overall commodity objectives and all parts for prototype builds are available in advance
Ability to identify and help drive technical root cause and corrective action for assigned product or service responsibilities
Assure execution of Supplier Guidelines with responsible suppliers in support of various sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related Engineering or Operations field OR an equivalent combination of education and related supply chain experience
Requires demonstrated experience managing commodities
Must demonstrate strong verbal, written, negotiating, presenting and analytical skills
Must demonstrate a proven track record to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines across multiple time zones
Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the workings of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
Must possess demonstrated knowledgeable of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process
Demonstrated significant technical knowledge within the commodity managed
Demonstrated extensive experience assessing requirements, negotiating and executing supply contracts and/or service agreements with a focus on maximizing PPV
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Demonstrated extensive experience assessing all supply chain attributes with a focus on maximizing PPV over long term programs
Must demonstrate a proven knowledge and understanding of the global markets that impact the managed commodity
Must demonstrate the ability to understand, analyze and use components of costs in driving cost savings and efficiencies
Ability to quickly and efficiently identify new sources and technologies as requested by Engineering Design teams and perform advanced due diligence including technical capabilities, audits, commercial assessments, supply chain verification, capacity constraints and establishing a preferred customer status
Demonstrated ability to prepare for, coordinate, manage and execute QBR's and Quarterly Negotiations
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Master's Degree in an engineering field
Multilingual
Previous experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
Benefits
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Company
Garmin
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989.
Founded in 1988
10001+ employees
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