Commodity Lead

Overview

At A-dec, we are looking for a Supply Chain Commodity Lead who will work across the business units within a small central team responsible for management of spend and supply base across multiple assigned commodities. The role offers an opportunity to develop and execute high-impact supply chain strategies while supporting the company’s goal of delivering superior products and services to the dental industry.

• Develop, lead, and execute Supply Chain strategies for assigned commodities, materials, and/or services.
• Develop, integrate, and manage preferred suppliers to meet global requirements through systematic performance ratings and A-dec Supply Base Management tools.
• Develop and implement “best-in-class” supply chain processes and procedures.
• Leverage A-dec supply base to achieve targets.
• Identify high-risk suppliers and negotiate agreements or take actions to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to all key metrics.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to commodity and procurement team members.
• Lead procurement effort for new product development (NPD).
• Manage sourcing activities for assigned commodities, including negotiating agreements, quoting, establishing terms and conditions, and providing site support for large project execution.
• Work effectively with business leaders, bid/proposal estimators, project managers, buyers, and site materials personnel to achieve business objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain, other business functions, and suppliers to ensure effective program and project support.
• Understand indices that drive pricing across industries and forecast changes.
• Analyze key spend data utilizing a variety of sources to identify trends, investigate alternatives, and identify alternative sourcing options.
• Achieve world-class results in Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Drive ongoing supplier optimization and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, or a technical related degree, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of sourcing experience, preferably in light manufacturing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and work effectively with all levels of management across the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools for data analysis and communication.
• Proven ability to aggregate, prioritize, and leverage information across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated team player with strong initiative.
• Highly organized, self-starter, effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Capable of reading and interpreting engineering documentation and technical data.
• Experienced in presentation abilities, including PowerPoint development, and expected to present to operations leadership.
• Ability to professionally represent A-dec by developing productive working relationships with suppliers.

• Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and web-based business systems.
• APICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.

A background check and screening for illegal use of drugs is required. A-dec is an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another.

A-dec is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. A-dec will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.