Commodity Manager

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**** We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
**** We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
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* What we do:

** For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.

As the Commodity Manager you will develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, including valve 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 $30-40M.This position reports to Director, Direct Materials Americas.

This role is remote.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities****:*
* • 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
• 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.
** Required Qualifications*
* • Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Global Supply Chain Operations (industrial/commercial), with experience in casting and machining and other categories of spend.
• 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.
• International commodity sourcing experience in China, 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.
** General Applicable Company Competencies
*** Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
* Punctuality and dependability.
* Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
* Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
* Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
* Adherence to Watts’ seven
* cultural beliefs:
Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

The expected salary range for this position is 90, annually. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws
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* Working Conditions:

** While performing the job duties, you will be working remotely in an office environment. You may be required to occasionally travel to and work in the office at the North Andover, MA location for meetings, trainings, or as otherwise…