Leviton · 1 week ago
Manager, Sourcing Commodity - Indirect
Morganton, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expLeviton is a company that builds innovative solutions for lighting, power, and connectivity in everyday spaces. The Indirect Commodity Manager will be responsible for sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services, developing a competitive supply base, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet operational needs.
Consumer ElectronicsEnergy ManagementHardwareLightingManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Proactively identify and evaluate new suppliers and technologies in the indirect spend categories to support Leviton’s business operations
Lead and facilitate the transition and onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance standards
Meet or exceed cost, quality, and delivery expectations for all indirect procurement activities
Align with strategic supplier partners to leverage best-in-class solutions and maximize value for Leviton
Partner with key internal stakeholders to negotiate commercial terms for indirect goods and services
Serve as the primary point of contact for indirect sourcing activities, acting as a liaison between sourcing, business units, and other functional groups
Lead and facilitate the process to add and maintain supplier and material data in relevant procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), working closely with central materials management
Frequently communicate status and updates to internal stakeholders and assist in securing new services for operational needs
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all sourcing activities
Support process improvements and cost-saving initiatives through cross-functional collaboration
Be the key person for general sourcing department activities including office supply ordering, time clock input\vacation calendar, overflow for Indirect order processing, CBP lead, etc
Qualification
Required
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, Powerpoint, and Word)
May have some advanced skills in the use of these applications
Skilled in analysis, Finance, Cash Mgmt, and Supply Chain Knowledge of the use of electronic collaboration tools
Must have a strong technical knowledge of the Indirect/MRO commodity
Able to understand Business Law; Aware of International Law; Able to create new or unique T&C's for legal review; working knowledge of intellectual property, indemnification, and liability
Proficient in managing and/or leading multi-location/global projects
Able to recognize and capitalize on team skills /dynamics
Demonstrated ability to hold cost-out sessions with suppliers and the plant locations
Good understanding of Best Practices within Supply Chain
Must have experience with many of the Indirect commodities (travel, phone, MRO, etc.), with proven favorable results
Able to teach a variety of purchasing concepts and procedures
Knows the high level global implication of Market Condition changes and how these affect the Indirect commodity
Solid understanding of indirect procurement, supplier management, and internal operations
Creative, resourceful, and able to think independently; attentive to detail and highly organized
Ability to multi-task and work autonomously with limited supervision
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) for effective collaboration across the organization
Analytical and critical thinking skills for evaluating supplier proposals and business cases
Good business acumen with the ability to understand industry dynamics, competitive environment, and customer business drivers
Ability to establish long-lasting, win-win relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
Forward-thinking with strategic planning skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, (other as appropriate)
3 to 5 years' related experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Indirect Procurement
Documented leadership in the Indirect Commodity
Experience managing direct reports
Preferred
Experience supporting new product launches or project-based sourcing is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
401K plans with employer-matching contributions
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Paid holidays
Volunteer time off
Company
Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management solutions, networking solutions, security and home automation and commercial data infrastructure products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1M2013-06-05Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Don Hendler
President and CEO
Daryoush Larizadeh
President
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