Moses Lake Industries · 4 weeks ago
COMMODITY SPECIALIST
MOSES LAKE, WA 98837
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expMoses Lake Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a rapidly growing producer of ultra-pure chemical products, serving the semiconductor, silicon and flat-panel screen industries worldwide. The Commodity Specialist will focus on sourcing strategy execution, cost savings initiatives, and supplier relationship management to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Sourcing strategy execution to improve quality, total cost, availability, and drive competition. Identify new grow suppliers, create simplicity through supplier rationalization / optimization (Grow, Limit, Maintain, Phase Out). Sustain business continuity plans (BCP), performs project management of strategic initiatives
Evaluate end-user Customer forecast for impact to raw materials, completed with actions for Purchasing Agents to execute. Generate non-binding supplier forecasts in compliance with contracts to support Commodity Managers
Identify and drive Cost Savings projects. Drive lowest total cost, utilizing creativity and best practices. Supports Commodity Managers to negotiate contracts, identify sourcing opportunities, keeps abreast of industry trends, understand material market movements and effects on commodities. Delivers save (PPV) and cost avoidance to set goals
Supports supplier report cards, supplier audit and subsequent finding closure, sourcing review board (SRB), supplier deep dive & due diligence (D&B, Z-score, etc.), supplier qualifications, PCN, ship-to-spec, ship-to-control, metrology matching. Support Commodity Manager with quality improvement plans, continuous improvement roadmap, audits, process maps / flows, SOP’s/WI, root cause analysis, 8D / CAPA / RCA / postmortems, scenario planning, risk assessments & business continuity planning (BCP)
Set direction for supplier, act as escalation point, support and/or lead business reviews, executive review meetings (ERM) and management review meetings (MRM) as Commodity Manger determines. Drives organizational initiatives/systems forecasts. Project management & performance against schedule (PAS). Maintain & analyze key commodity data, metrics, and indicators (CSI/KPI)
Supplier survey, selection, debrief & award, including RFI, RFP, RFQ, NDA, contracting, negotiation. Negotiate with suppliers to support save, contract penetration and other deliverables for contracts. Lead Stakeholder reviews and approvals for supplier contracts, monitors, assesses & re-bids/re-negotiates. Monitors supplier and company/facility contract compliance and performance
Assist in developing functional area and department budget & spending plans
Support Manager in additional scope as to be defined
Performs other related duties as directed as this list is not all inclusive
Qualification
Required
Buyer, Commodity Analyst or Jr. Commodity/Category Manager or related work experience preferably in chemical supply chain in R&D and high-volume-manufacturing (HVM) environments
Semi-conductor or high-tech experience, prefer chemical background & experience
Analytical skills, planning and problem-solving skills
Critical thinking, scenario planning, & risk mitigation understanding and application
Effective time manager with high organization & managing competing priorities; ability to prioritize and plan operational workload, balance competing priorities, self-manage with minimal oversight
Work effectively with high tolerance of ambiguity and ability to follow instruction
Matrix & cross-functional management and working through others
Strong analytical & benchmarking skills, toolset usage, planning and problem solving, including applicable technology, tools & industry best practices
High organization & managing competing priorities
Customer service & orientation (internal/external), ability to work through others, teamwork
Ability to influence, cross-organizationally & upward
Self-starter with initiative and assertive, sets and meets goals
Effective time manager that can balance competing priorities
Detail oriented, influential, working through others, negotiation, teamwork, and strong customer orientation (internal/external)
Written and verbal communications, including presentation skills, in local country dialect & English
Advanced working knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite, including Access & Visio
Ability to travel (Local country, USA & International), up to 50%
Office location in local geography, at Moses Lake, WA or remote upon approval. Remote previous experience preferred - demonstrated ability to work remotely effectively with no impact to results
High level knowledge of computers and MS Office software
High level arithmetic and grammar
Regular and punctual attendance is expected to accomplish the critical mission of the department and organization
Maintain physical condition and health to be able to timely perform assigned job duties
Work to continuously improve productivity, cost savings, safety and morale to gain positive results in all areas
Follow written and verbal instructions in English
Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously to meet established deadlines
Work effectively independently and as part of a dynamic/collaborative team
Perform tasks with attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred
Prefer BA / BS in Supply Chain Management. A relevant degree, equivalent work experience, professional certification, college degree with a minimum of 2 years supply chain work experience or path to degree or industry certification will be considered
Prefer certification as an APICS' “Certified in Production and Inventory Management” (CPIM), “Certified Supply Chain Professional” (CSCP) and/or Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM) preferred
Prefer minimum LEAN Six Sigma Yellowbelt
Prefer Lead Audit certified, preferably ISO9001:2015 or supplier audit experience
Previous experience with business acumen in global chemical supply chains
Benefits
Compensation
Medical
Vision
Dental insurance benefits
Generous PTO: Your time off is important!
Medical/Dental/Vision: Majority of premiums paid by MLI. Includes virtual medical and mental health options.
Additional Health Coverage: FSA and HSA available. Voluntary insurance options include life and AD&D, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.
Earn More: We offer a generous discretionary bonus program in addition to salary/wage.
401 (K) Savings Plan: Jump start your retirement with MLI’s employer matching contributions.
Company – Paid Benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance, EAP, Fitness Club Membership Program, & Education Assistance Program.
Additional Benefits: We provide position-based clothing, travel expenses, training and relocation assistance available.
Company
Moses Lake Industries
Moses Lake Industries is a semiconductor company providing copper plating electrolytes and additives.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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