Gates Corporation · 23 hours ago
Global Commodity Manager
US - Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expGates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. They are seeking a Global Commodity Manager to establish and implement strategies for negotiating commodity supply agreements and managing cost savings initiatives in line with business objectives.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations for the assigned portfolio of capex categories
Utilize cost models to validate commodity strategies and to understand significant cost drivers
Acquire and maintain understanding of technology trends, market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology road maps
Manage performance metrics for assigned portfolio to ensure best total cost, as well as mitigate price increases
Act as project manager (develop, manage, and implement) for cross functional teams to build stakeholder alignment (Technical, R&D, Sales & Marketing, Regional and local teams, etc.) to meet objectives
Contract management - ensure specific requirements are present, appropriate review, and signing authority is realized
Identify and develop a robust supply base to provide materials and services with competitive cost and quality for all locations and support for geographic expansion
Establish global partnerships and partner with business leaders to develop and drive global initiatives
Drive alignment across leadership teams by embedding a structured, data-driven approach to strategy execution, ensuring decisions consistently support the business plan and measurable outcomes
Manage Capital Commodity Managers to achieve necessary output and goals
Travel: up to 50%
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive global change agent experience in commodity management/supply chain management, operations, and/or engineering
Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and MRP/Supply Chain systems
Excellent analytical and project management capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication across regions, functions, and levels
Excellent negotiating capability
Collaboration and influence management skills with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
Exceptional time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment
Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Equipment, Plant Services, Construction, Utilities
Minimum of BS Degree; MBA preferred
Excellent verbal and written English language skills
Preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
CPSM (ISM) or CPSP (APICS) certification preferred
Benefits
Bonus Eligible: 15%
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Gates Corporation
We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooks Mallard
Executive Vice President, CFO
Heather Celeste
Regional CFO, Americas
Recent News
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