Global Commodity Manager – Metal Fabrication

• Strategically manage assigned commodities and products worldwide
• Work with cross-functional teams and own commodity strategy, supplier relationships, and supplier performance
• Manage execution of sourcing strategies to reduce total material acquisition cost, improve revenue and gross margin, align the supply base, enhance product quality, and reduce risk
• Champion supplier development and quarterly business reviews
• Define and communicate commodity strategy
• Ensure procurement complies with applicable regulations, laws, and standard practices
• Evaluate current and new suppliers to improve service levels, total cost, and efficiency
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements and focus on high inventory turns
• Optimize the supply chain from suppliers through customers by reducing lead time
• Participate in or lead cross-functional teams addressing quality, price, inventories, and material availability
• Report supplier and commodity market analysis and monitor trends
• Participate in supplier quality audits
• Own and update supplier scorecards
• Track, report, and reconcile material price variation to financial teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 6 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, supplier quality or operational management
• Ability to travel both domestic and internationally, up to 30% of the time
• Demonstrated skills in cost reduction and bidding techniques
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques, including strategic supplier concepts
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality tool box, and problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to assess critical market dynamics, industry assessments, and competitive landscape for engines
• Ability to identify market and supply risks/liabilities and develop contingency plans
• Ability to track, report, and reconcile EPPV and APPV to financial teams
• Highly self-motivated and able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• ERP knowledge
• Strong knowledge of different metal fabrication processes
• Previous experience with commodity management
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts and methodologies
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost reduction strategies while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Proven ability to negotiate supplier agreements and optimize supply chain efficiency through effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Cost Reduction Techniques
• Negotiation Skills
• ERP Knowledge

• Strategic Supplier Concepts
• Purchasing Techniques
• Supplier Quality Audits
• Market Analysis
• Commodity Management
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Metal Fabrication Processes
• Bidding Techniques
• Problem-Solving Methodologies
• Material Price Reconciliation

• Time Management
• Self-Motivation
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Adaptability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Supplier Relationships
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Total Material Acquisition Cost
• Supplier Development
• Inventory Management

• SAP
• ERP Systems