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Global Commodity Manager - Mechanical Components

Watts Water Technologies

The Role

Overview

Strategic sourcing of mechanical components to cut costs and improve supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • supplier categorization
  • cost reduction
  • sourcing program
  • supplier negotiations
  • supply chain roadmap
  • risk management

Tasks

-Become the subject matter expert for assigned commodities and associated markets. -Categorize suppliers as Strategic, Grow, Maintain, or Rationalize, and implement appropriate strategies. -Manage important metrics such as Supplier Quality, Service, Cost, Safety, and Integrity. -Develop and execute cost reduction strategies aligned with company goals -Provide escalation support for site purchasing managers and improve supplier performance through global leverage. -Create and manage a Sourcing Cost Reduction Program (PPV & VAVE) project funnel. -Lead supplier negotiations and project implementation for assigned commodities for casting and machining. -Develop relationships with our teams (Engineering, Product Management) and external suppliers. -Develop and maintain a supply chain roadmap, supporting transitions and continuous improvements. -Maintain a Supplier Risk Management Program, focusing on capacity, quality, and delivery.

Requirements

  • machining
  • casting
  • lean sixsigma
  • mba
  • apics
  • global supplychain

What You Bring

-Commodity experience establishing and implementing strategic plans to deliver world class sourcing of manufactured parts, preferably machined castings and Machined Components. -Willingness to travel 25% domestically and internationally as required -Must have at least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role. -Experience in a Lean/Six Sigma transformation. -International commodity sourcing experience in Canada, Vietnam, Mexico and India is preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications preferred. -Experience in delivering year-over-year savings in a manufacturing environment. -5+ years of experience in Global Supply Chain Operations (industrial/commercial), with expertise in casting and machining.

Benefits

-Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement -Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave -Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits -10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off -Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs -Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience

The Company

About Watts Water Technologies

-A global leader in providing safe water, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability solutions. -Specializes in innovative water control, flow, and safety devices, emphasizing reliability. -Serves residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across various regions. -Solutions are widely used in plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial processes. -Involved in water management systems, energy-saving technologies, and water conservation solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Plumbing

Heating

Water Quality

Water Purification

Radiant Heat

Flow Control

Backflow Prevention

Drainage

Water Conservation

Water Safety

Energy Efficient Heating

Hydronic Systems

Water Filtration

Plumbing & Heating

Water Infrastructure

Water Resource Management

Water Systems Regulation

Water Technologies

Water Flow Management

Water Treatment