Commodity Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Closely manage all aspects of the material commodities assigned via strategic supplier management:
• Identify the current supply base and all additional potential suppliers for each commodity. 
• Define preferred / strategic suppliers based on aligned set of criteria
• Communicate strategy to cross-functional stakeholders
• Drive cost reduction opportunities via strategic sourcing, negotiation and projects
• Source at or below program cost targets with exceptional quality
• Forecast spend, savings, indexing and other cost measurables as conditions change
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with responsible scope of buy – ensure supply is protected
• Execution of previously activated cost savings initiatives in order to meet savings targets
• Develop new cost savings initiatives and work cross-functionally to drive closure
• Lead supplier negotiations, including contract management and development agreements
• Generate sub-commodity strategies supporting product plans, and aligned to key stakeholders
• Identify and develop new suppliers that fit the strategy and required capabilities
• Obtaining Motus Sourcing Board approval for all new sourcing actions
• Utilize supplier scorecards to communicate performance versus expectations on a monthly basis
• Forecast materials market movements and develop mitigation plans to smooth volatility
• Ensure that price changes aligned to contracts, and raw material index are accurate and timely
• Supporting commodity specific data preparation and analysis for Launch Focus Room, Bi-weekly Mgt
  updates, and monthly Business Operating System Reviews
• Analyze and intelligently execute tradeoffs between unit prices and working capital / inventory
• Manage ERP Administration (Purchase Orders, Reports, etc)
• Support Engineering’s material selection process for new products
• Support Launch Team activities
• Support Business Development activities
• Monitor and manage Directed Suppliers (cost management)
• Lead cross functional ‘ideation’ events that Identify new product and process applications
• Establish “target pricing” (pre-program award)
• Manage key internal stakeholders to achieve alignment on continuous improvement opportunities
• Prepare and present executive communications on an as-needed basis

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA is preferred
• 6-10 years’ experience related to Purchasing, Materials Management or other Supply Chain area
• Automotive industry background
• Outstanding communication, detail oriented, self-driven, professional written skills, and negotiation
  skills are essential for success in this position
• Understanding of PLEX ERP software a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel – pivot tables, sorting, filtering, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 30% is required
• Local to Michigan or South Carolina preferred; hybrid or remote work negotiable