As the Global Commodity Manager for mechanical components, you will develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, including cast iron/Ductile Iron components, injection molded, stampings and other components. Under the guidance of the Sr. Director, Direct Materials Americas, you will lead efforts to optimize the supply chain, identify world-class suppliers, and collaborate with interdepartmental teams to achieve cost reduction and operational excellence. App annual Spend $40M.
You Have:
- Develop and execute cost reduction strategies aligned with company goals
- Manage important metrics such as Supplier Quality, Service, Cost, Safety, and Integrity.
- Become the subject matter expert for assigned commodities and associated markets.
- Categorize suppliers as Strategic, Grow, Maintain, or Rationalize, and implement appropriate strategies.
- Create and manage a Sourcing Cost Reduction Program (PPV & VAVE) project funnel.
- Develop and maintain a supply chain roadmap, supporting transitions and continuous improvements.
- Lead supplier negotiations and project implementation for assigned commodities for casting and machining.
- Develop relationships with our teams (Engineering, Product Management) and external suppliers.
- Provide escalation support for site purchasing managers and improve supplier performance through global leverage.
- Maintain a Supplier Risk Management Program, focusing on capacity, quality, and delivery.
You Will:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Global Supply Chain Operations (industrial/commercial), with expertise in casting and machining.
- Must have at least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role.
- Commodity experience establishing and implementing strategic plans to deliver world class sourcing of manufactured parts, preferably machined castings and Machined Components.
- International commodity sourcing experience in Canada, Vietnam, Mexico and India is preferred.
- Experience in delivering year-over-year savings in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a Lean/Six Sigma transformation.
- Willingness to travel 25% domestically and internationally as required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.