Global Commodity Manager

Global Commodity Manager (PFG) – Cincinnati, Ohio

We are looking for a Global Commodity Manager (PFG) to support our team at our corporate location in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This position will provide leadership in the systematic formulation and timely execution of documented, detailed and well-considered Purchased Finished Good (PFG) strategies.

• They will select, qualify, evaluate, and manage strategic suppliers.
• A self-starter simultaneously handling multiple categories with a high degree of initiative, accountability and accuracy requiring minimal daily direction consistent with modern purchasing techniques is desired.
• Includes project managing the selection, evaluation, implementation, and management of strategic suppliers across multiple sites.
• Ability to follow a process to complete spend analysis, write RFP’s, analyze data, negotiate, implement and monitor compliance to company wide programs, and ongoing evaluation and management of strategic suppliers.

• Support LSI Product Management Purchased Finished Good needs.
• Select, qualify, manage, and negotiate with PFG supply base.
• Obtain NDA agreements with PFG suppliers as appropriate.
• Negotiate and implement supply agreements (contracts) with key OEM suppliers.
• Systematically develop, lead, implement, manage and promote key supplier relationships through intensive interaction with the supply base.
• Lead category initiatives through cross-functional team formation and management
• Develop and implement corporate programs to reduce supply base and achieve cost reduction goals
• Manage supplier capabilities including but not limited to capacity planning, tooling and resource investments including inventory management
• Develop, implement and measure contract performance of the supply base including performance metrics for total price savings, spend under contact, etc.
• Clearly document and present milestone performance in all metrics in a credible and professional way
• Build and demonstrate personal in-depth knowledge of related industry trends, cost drivers and world class supplier capabilities
• Obtain and communicate supplier and competitor market intelligence to key LSI team members.
• Working with Product Management and Sales, develop and implement regional product stocking strategies as well as recommend product mix and respective quantity by location.
• Work with Buyers to develop a replenishment processes.

• 10 plus years strategic sourcing experience emphasizing negotiation, strategy writing, contracts and is knowledgeable with multiple commodities
• Experience in the lighting industry a plus
• Experience in global overseas markets is required
• International sourcing experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management preferred
• Capable of simultaneously managing multiple and unrelated commodities or tasks
• Ability to initiate and recommend commodity goals and accomplishments with a high degree of accountability
• Able to professionally interact with all levels of supplier and internal management
• High degree of written and math proficiency and accuracy
• Excellent PC skills especially spreadsheet analyses
• Travel 20
  -35% (including international travel)

• APICS CPIM/CIRM or NAPM CPM is preferred but not required.

• Project management
• Negotiation Skills
• Ability to understanding engineering specifications and drawings
• Fundamental understanding of the Supply Chain
• Ability to work with and lead teams

• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.