Hydro-Gear · 18 hours ago
Strategic Procurement Specialist / Commodity Manager
Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, and they are seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist / Commodity Manager to manage the development, delivery, cost, and quality of incoming production components. The role involves creating procurement strategies, collaborating with internal teams, sourcing components, and developing partnerships with suppliers.
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Responsibilities
Creating and executing procurement strategies for specialized components in alignment with production needs
Collaborate with internal teams on product planning to ensure optimal inventory levels to meet production requirements
Participate with supplier and internal design teams to optimize design and component costs
Source components from approved suppliers while also mining for new sourcing options
Develop strong partnerships with suppliers, evaluate performance and assist in root cause analysis for corrective action
Assist with the development of continuous improvement opportunities onsite at the supplier
Monitor market pricing trends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 3 years' experience in supply chain management or procurement or purchasing
Required travel up to 30%
Strong negotiation skills
Work with a high sense of urgency
Technical ability to learn how parts are machined, molded, stamped, pressed, and assembled
Preferred
Manufacturing environment experience preferred
Experience as a buyer of manufacturing components is desired
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