Position Summary:

The Commodity Manager is responsible for Strategic Sourcing, Critical Supplier Management and Stakeholder Management for assigned commodities. The Commodity Manager will develop long-term business strategies aligned with key stakeholders. The individual will also be accountable for managing critical supplier agreements, strategic sourcing, monitoring, and evaluating and improving supplier performance, developing the supplier base and conducting research to support the commodity strategy. The Commodity Manager will lead all strategic sourcing initiatives for the assigned commodities.

This position is part of the NVH Division (Noise, Vibration & Harshness Division). More information about the Division can be found here -> .

This position is located in either Cary, NC or Erie, PA. We follow a work schedule of four days in the office and one day work from home.

Essential Functions:

• Overall accountability for strategic sourcing and commodity strategy management to support the business partner goals and objectives.
• Analyze commodity spend management opportunities and deploy appropriate strategic plans.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to understand business initiatives and Supply Chain's role in the success of each initiative to meet company objectives.
• Accountable for managing critical supplier agreements including new sources within given commodities, critical renewals, negotiation of terms, issue identification, tracking and resolution.
• Negotiate high-level complex contracts while delivering world-class results.
• Develops successful partnerships with key suppliers to achieve desired results.
• Conducts research to understand supply market and commodity trends.
• Collaborates with Procurement Managers to ensure alignment and execution of commodity strategy.
• Drives strategic sourcing and commodity plans to achieve savings and performance targets.
• Continuously evaluates supplier performance and creates and leads teams to improve supplier performance as necessary.
• Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain or relevant field.
• Experience with supply chain concepts and methodologies preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to manage multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex data.
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals.
• Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create strong working relationships.
• Negotiation skills.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI).
• Ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• CPSM
• SAP Experience

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