MANAGER, COMMODITY (S273) Job Details | Knorr-Bremse

Knorr-Bremse; Ciudad Acuña; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturer in rail technology is seeking a Commodity Manager to oversee procurement strategies focused on cost-effectiveness and quality. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage suppliers effectively. A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain and experience with SAP are essential. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience and be bilingual in Spanish and English. This on-site position is based in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, and offers numerous benefits including work-life balance initiatives.

Servicios

Work-life balance including Paid Vacation & Holiday

Medical expenses coverage

Educational assistance program

Wellness program

Formación

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Purchasing.
• Fundamental knowledge of law in supplier contracting.
• Six-sigma tools knowledge preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage commodity strategies to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Develop preferred supplier pools for commodities.
• Report on commodity strategy and performance to executive management.

Conocimientos

Project management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Change management

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain

APICS Certification

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

MANAGER, COMMODITY (S273)

LOCATION: Acuna/Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico
BRAND: KB Rail de Mexico
ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr‑Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles– New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy‑haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join our KB Rail Mexico team in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Commodity Manager concentrating on Components and/or Standard Parts which may include activities associated with Inter‑company/Intergroup materials procurement and direct shipment to customers.

Requires in‑depth knowledge and experience. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Solves a range of complex problems taking a new perspective on using existing solutions problems related to purchasing.
• Analyzes purchasing trends and implements strategies based upon standard procedures and protocols.
• Develop and manage commodity strategy to achieve best cost, best quality, best delivery times and latest technologies from a global supply base.
• Develop a pool of preferred suppliers for each commodity; develop the key suppliers to support NYAB requirements and remove suppliers who are unable to exceed our requirements.
• Resource production materials to the NYAB global supply base.
• Manage the commodity specific cross functional team to improve cost, quality, on‑time delivery and latest technologies.
• Responsible for material cost and specific yearly goals for cost reductions through negotiations, resourcing and product redesign
• Management of working capital through supplier payment terms.
• Report to executive management the commodity strategy, performance, market tendencies and overall state of the commodity supply base.
• Support the Program Managers lead project for purchasing requirements.
• Responsible for system cost data; SAP, MPI, TPI; support for finance in the yearly standard cost roll.
• Management and record keeping for supplier NDA’s, unique supplier agreements and legal review of supplier documents if needed.
• YOY Supplier payment term improvement and 100% utilization of the SEPP program.
• Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
• Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
• Must understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
• Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

Job is directly responsible for managing other employees. Co‑ops or students may report to this position.

Knowledge

• Has fundamental knowledge of law in support of T&C’s and supplier contracting.
• Has knowledge and experience in Supply Chain principles, Purchasing and Supplier quality.
• Understands deep cross functional business acumen.
• Knowledge of Six‑sigma tools and processes. Greenbelt certification a plus
• SAP knowledge required.
• Excel skills a must.
• Bi‑lingual of Spanish and English required
• Microsoft suite proficient. Strong Microsoft Excel skills a must.
• Analytical Skills.
• Ability to manage and develop personnel.
• Ability to identify problems, resolve and propose solutions to problems.
• Motivated - Self Starter.
• Effective negotiation

Experience

• 10+ Years of Relevant Experience

Skills

• Demonstrated project management skills that include utilizing an organized approach, setting priorities, identifying risks and opportunities, managing resources, milestones, and costs in a matrix/cross‑functional organization.
• Demonstrates experience in implementing change and sustaining gains.
• Able to influence peers and lead cross functional teams.
• Has strong organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Has strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Has global sourcing experience.
• Has strong negotiation skills.
• Has polished professionalism that enables presentation in front of executive leadership.

• Analytical Thinking - Refers to collecting, analyzing and structuring information using a wide perspective to identify key issues and patterns as well as to draw conclusions.
• Teamwork – Means the ability to work with others and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Communication Skills – Comprises the ability to speak, present, write, listen and distribute information effectively and create an environment for open communication.
• Customer Orientation – Is about demonstrating service and relationship‑orientation toward internal and external customers, satisfying their needs and generating mutually satisfactory solutions.
• Adaptability & Flexibility – Includes the ability to build networks, work successfully in various, complex, changing and challenging environments and with diverse people.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain
• APICS Certification preferred

What does KB Rail Mexico have to offer you?

• Work‑life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
• Vacation Premium
• Major medical expenses
• Christmas Bonus
• Life insurance
• Educational assistance program
• Wellness program
• Saving Fund
• Pantry Vouchers
• Personal Days Paid
• Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
• Attendance Bonuses
• Cafeteria Subsidy
• Subsidy for prescription glasses
• Medical service in plant
• Recognition Programs