Global Commodity Lead

Description

The Global Commodity Leader – Plastics is responsible for all strategic sourcing activities for the commodity and serves as the functional lead for all new product introductions for related platforms. These activities include contract negotiation, supplier selection, competitive quoting, market benchmarking, and development / execution of cost out programs, which deliver value-added benefits for the supply chain.

• Develop technical and market expertise in the resin global markets and building supplier relationships. Use acquired expertise to become a resource for NPI teams to design cost effective solutions that meet their design requirements as well as supply chain and commercial objectives
• Hold performance reviews with suppliers as needed
• Leverage the strategy you create to drive reduced lead times, consolidation of common and similar components, as well as achieving variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals
• Lead the supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit
• Negotiate supply agreements with strategic suppliers to ensure supply of critical components where necessary
• Update MRP systems with appropriate supplier inputs (e.g., cost, lead-time, supplier selections, MOQs, ROPs, safety stocks, etc.) for each program
• Analyze and negotiate quotes from multiple suppliers to develop "best in class" and "best in design" performance needs
• Develop a model for estimating the manufacturing capacity of each part to support ramp up investment discussions
• Work with Product Line Sourcing Leaders, Fulfillment Leaders, Technology, and Product Management to execute programs to meet business objectives and meet customer needs
• Create and lead the commodity procurement strategy including selecting preferred primary and secondary suppliers for each commodity based on business objectives, developing a process to communicate those selections to design teams, and enforcing adherence to that strategy
• Conduct program milestone reviews to identify risks within the programs and mitigate those risks prior to launch
• Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to deliver cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger
• Coordinate with factories and suppliers to ensure supply meets any and all demand requirements
• Conduct Capacity Audits, track any Red Flags that impede supplier performance and control revisions at Suppliers
• Closely monitor supplier performance to plan and work with the suppliers to manage any required recovery plans / actions

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to articulate responses in a concise manner and target the message based on the audience·
• Knowledge or plastics processes, materials & products and experience with the commodity
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at any given time
• Up to 20% travel required
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive resolution to meet Supply Chain deliverables
• Experience developing the framework for a commodity strategy
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited university or college
• Self-starter, proactive individual with excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience in developing should cost of assigned parts
• Ability to work in US without Company sponsorship
• Global Commodity Market experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain or related field
• Knowledge of SAP
• Six Sigma certified or equivalent quality certification
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance