Commodity Manager at Commercial Aviation Solutions

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commodity Management, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Financial Metrics, Contract Development, Market Trends, Collaboration, Business Acumen, Statement of Work, Global Economics, Cost Optimization, ISO Quality Systems, SAP

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

About Acron Aviation: Acron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions - designed, engineered, and delivered by a team of passionate innovators redefining what’s possible in flight. From advanced avionics and flight data intelligence to world-class simulation and pilot training, we support aircraft operators and OEMs with the technology and expertise to fly safer, smarter, and more efficiently. Now, with a bold new identity, we’re building on a legacy of aviation excellence - unleashing fresh energy, modern thinking, and a customer-first mindset to meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving aerospace industry. Welcome to Acron Aviation - where the future takes flight! We are currently seeking a Displays Product Line Commodity Manager, a logistics professional who will develop strategic plans and processes to manage the sourcing, purchasing, and budgeting of materials needed for the Displays factory. This position is part of the Acron Avionics Business Unit and will be located in Grand Rapids, MI. This position will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing corporate procurement initiatives for assigned direct and 3rd party commodities. The role will perform data analysis to identify new sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities to generate savings for categories managed. The position will work collaboratively with internal departments to facilitate, optimize, and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spend commodities within the organization. Key Responsibilities * Develop, implement, and manage a strategy to optimize the value of assigned commodities to increase overall EBITDA * Provide forecasting and explanations of various financial metrics, such as / but not limited to: PPV, material standards, savings/deflation, inventory turns, material variances, etc * Oversee contract development and administration * Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities * Lead supplier selection & recommendation activities, including qualitative/quantitative analysis, selection criteria, RFI/RFP development, and bid analysis * Lead implementation activities for commodities with critical impacts to business and internal customers * Monitor compliance with supplier agreements related to responsible commodities * Track appropriate market indices and stay up to date with market trends to ensure that commodity pricing remains competitive in changing market conditions * Negotiate prices, terms, and quality requirements with domestic and international suppliers for assigned commodities * Provide customer service to key company end-users, as well as interfacing with key support groups to resolve issues * Support the procure-to-pay process, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate * Assure preventive and corrective action is taken with suppliers to eliminate causes of actual or potential quality and delivery issues * Liaison between the supply base and other internal departments Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field. * 9+ years of commodity management, sourcing, or supplier management * Proven leader with strategy development and deployment experience. * Travel required to various facilities in the company & suppliers is expected, travel anticipated to be 20%. * Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills are required in the position * Strong communication and collaboration skills: ability to negotiate complex criteria with vendors, present and debate analysis in a flat organization, and lead change through the ability to influence * Strong business acumen and ability to build a strong business case to support recommendations * Strong background in developing Statement of Work for suppliers and working knowledge of contractual Terms and Conditions * Understanding of global economics and ability to use market data/analytics to predict trends * Demonstrated negotiation skills and demonstrated cost-out accomplishment Preferred Additional Skills: * APICS/CPIM/CPM/CPSM (ISM) certifications preferred * Master of Business Administration is a plus * Experience with ISO quality systems is a plus * Experience with Power BI * Efficient with SAP

Responsibilities

The Commodity Manager will develop and manage strategic plans for sourcing, purchasing, and budgeting of materials for the Displays factory. This role includes executing corporate procurement initiatives and performing data analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities.