Commodity Manager l

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.

We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

The Commodity Manager (CM) I is an individual who is extremely strategic and forward-thinking. A CM is a subject matter expert who monitors market trends, develops sourcing strategies, and communicates commodity agreements and strategies across the business. The CM will possess a demonstrated competence in development & execution of commodity strategies, negotiation, and supplier assessments. The Commodity Manager will operate in a professional manner with the highest personal integrity.

As a Commodity Manager I, you will:

Lead current production cost reduction & new program sourcing globally for the commodities

Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to seek input, common ground, and trust of the Commodity Team to optimize overall impact

Process purchase orders and ensure that supplier is meeting delivery dates

Develop and execute sourcing strategies and plans to leverage Roush’s global buy and optimizetotal supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and launch)
Lead, manage and execute all data collection, validation, analysis, and negotiation activities forthe commodities

Lead the negotiation and management of global strategic supplier contracts & approve any changes. Manage overall relationship for strategic suppliers

Communicate commodity agreements and strategies to the business globally. Communicate progress periodically to senior level managers within and outside the company

Facilitate ongoing supplier assessment and performance review meetings, monitor effectiveness of strategy, and make changes where appropriate

Serve as a resource/expert for the commodities

Take part in process improvements in conjunction with the team to develop & implement best practices

Monitor supply markets and trends and aggregate forecasts & global specifications

Approve all sourcing decisions globally

Cost model development

To be as considered a Commodity Manager l, you will need:

Bachelor’s degree in business-related or technical area6 months experience with cost modeling/cost drivers/cost structures.

US Citizenship Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing suppliers

Demonstrated competence in developing & implementing commodity strategies

Possesses an understanding of industry quality standards

Coordination, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Professional verbal and written communication skillsA successful candidate may also have:

Cost analysis experience

Manufacturing exposure and experience6 months of experience in the automotive industry

People

Soft experience

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) experience

Technical capability

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

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Location:

Livonia, MI, United States Type:
Full Time

Experience:

Entry Level Department:
Non-Production Purchasing - 8017