Global Commodity Manager

Job Details

Location:

Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN 55060

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $ - $

Salary Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Office Hours

This is a hybrid position requiring work out of our Owatonna facility and remotely. Candidates must reside within reasonable driving distance. Up to 25% travel is required.

• Oversee and manage the sourcing, procurement, and supply chain activities related to a broad spectrum of commodities on a global scale.
• Build necessary supply chains to support NPD and strategic growth initiatives across product lines.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure the availability of commodities at the right cost, quality, and quantity.
• Create and execute commodity strategies to drive cost savings opportunities, increase spend under contract, improve DPO and inventory metrics, and shorten lead times to support various value streams.
• Work closely with suppliers, negotiate contracts, monitor market trends and manage risks associated with commodity price fluctuations.
• Manage the supply base by sourcing, selecting, and negotiating commodity agreements for current and future suppliers. Execute RFX activities to assess cost competitiveness. Lead supplier relationship management efforts through performance evaluations and quarterly reviews. Establish preferred supplier criteria and implement strategic partnerships with key suppliers. Increase awareness of viable suppliers across industries to mitigate single source risks and limitations. Resolve supplier disputes and any commodity-related issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and drive cost saving.
• Study market trends and identify risks and opportunities by geographical area when sourcing and procuring commodities.
• Work closely with Purchasing team to maintain continuity of supply.
• Support development of new work processes to better align with cross-functional teams.

• Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of procurement/sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment with large and small-scale, complex, and/or regional/global categories of spend.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred:
  • Strong data analytical skills.
  • Experience with Lean tools & methodologies.
  • Proficiency with Epicor.
  • ISM Certification.

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affitative Action Employer. All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply.