Commodity Manager

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.

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.

Under guidance from the Global Commodity Manager, develop and maintain a supply base that supports company objectives regarding quality, cost, and production requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Responsible for driving key cost reduction, new product development, and process improvement initiatives. This position reports to Global Commodity Manager. This role is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

• Develop supply chain strategies to reduce/minimize Bradley’s investment in direct materials.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and meet objectives.
• Lead assigned productivity projects, working with cross-functional teams and using Bradley Operating System tools to deliver results.
• Lead corporate strategy for assigned commodity & spend groups; lead commercial contact for the largest and most critical suppliers, spend categories, and all commodity/supplier/categories that are purchased & used in multiple Bradley locations.
• Lead commodity teams by coordinating with local buyers/planners for each site to develop and implement sourcing strategies, new product development, cost reduction, process improvements, and standardization initiatives.
• Travel to Bradley facilities and to supplier locations for supply chain meetings, development activities, negotiations, and audits as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies to effectively leverage volume across multiple manufacturing sites and business units to maximize total cost of ownership.
• Identify, evaluate, and select new sources of supply for materials and services to meet the short, mid, and long-term needs of the business.
• Generate and evaluate new ideas and opportunities.
• Support new product development by sourcing new components and sources of supply.
• Prioritize projects & resources, coordinating with product management, engineering, manufacturing, finance, and quality.
• Evaluate existing suppliers and continue to compare new alternatives to assess the state of the industry and the optimal supply base to meet the needs of Bradley.
• Develop supply agreements and contracts with suppliers to meet short-, mid-, and long-term needs of the company.
• Deliver the lowest total cost for goods while allowing flexibility to adapt to the change organizational requirements.
• Maintain records associated with the purchasing function, supplying relevant information to the accounting, sales, and production functions as required.
• Must be able and willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Bachelors’ degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ supply chain experience, preferably in a multi-plant manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, technical data and product specifications required.
• Must have a working knowledge of ERP systems, MRPII, and related concepts, practices, and procedures.

• MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• APICS and/or ISM certification desired.
• Lean, ISO, Six Sigma experience a…