Sr. Global Commodity Manager

Overview:

We are seeking a full-time

Senior Global Commodity Manager

in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for

managing complex strategic sourcing plans that create maximum benefits for the business.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in a related Operations or Engineering field AND a minimum of 8 years directly demonstrated experience in managing commodities and/or a combination of related supply chain experience OR Master's Degree in Engineering or Operations field AND a minimum of 5 years directly demonstrated experience in managing commodities and/or a combination of related supply chain experience
• Demonstrated experience managing commodities with Executive level relationships
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as negotiating, analytical and presenting skills
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment across multiple time zones while effectively meeting deadlines
• 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
• Demonstrated proven knowledge and understanding of the global markets that impact the managed commodity
• Demonstrated 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

Desired Qualifications
• Electrical Engineering Degree
• MBA
• Extensive consumer electronics experience
• Multilingual
• Previous experience in a contract manufacturing environment

Company International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Company's benefit program. Details can be found here: Company Benefits.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions
• 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 global 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
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of commodities/commodity market trends, serve as expert in influencing/leading/driving project implementation of supply chain strategies, and develop short/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 and manage extensive projects and meet timelines
• Negotiate complex strategic agreements and drive cost, quality, delivery and service improvements across multiple departments and sites continuously
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced Commodity Managers
• Use analytical and qualitative methods to analyze market commodities and product data
• Demonstrate extensive 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
• Partner and drive New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure sourcing decisions achieve overall commodity objectives and all parts for prototype builds are available in advance
• 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