Commodity Global Manager

Bonfiglioli Consulting; Catania; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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A leading consulting firm in Catania is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for commodities. The ideal candidate will manage supplier evaluations and performance, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Responsibilities include setting management goals, conducting market research, and facilitating supplier collaboration. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Mansioni

• Develop global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Set annual commodity management goals and communicate market information.
• Investigate alternate materials and suppliers based on organizational needs.
• Conduct market research on cost drivers and supplier capabilities.
• Evaluate suppliers for capabilities and cost competitiveness.
• Measure and manage commodity and supplier performance.

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About the Role

JOB TITLE: GLOBAL COMMODITY MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cross functionally aligned global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities within the scope of authority and consistent with the objectives, policies. The strategies should balance short-term and long-term objectives and business priorities to achieve performance goals relating to quality, total cost, and material or service availability.
• Set annual commodity management goals with regular updates on progress. Effectively communicate global commodity market information to the organization.
• Understand organization needs for alternate materials / suppliers. Investigate alternates and make recommendations consistent with corporate and divisional goals.
• Conduct research on market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to enhance negotiations for assigned categories and contracts.
• Evaluate existing and new suppliers for applicable capabilities, quality systems, management and financial stability, cost competitiveness, responsiveness, collaboration, and innovation. Identify opportunities to access supplier technologies.
• Demonstrate supplier proficiencies through core competency management.
• Measure and manage commodity and supplier performance using key measures and regularly communicate to key suppliers.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of sourcing & procurement projects, working closely with suppliers and internal customers from planning & bid preparation to budget / forecasting, general delivery specs, negotiation, contracting, invoicing, and reporting consistent with policies and objectives.
• Must be able to understand demand and supply constraints of commodities, taking into