Commodity Leader

The Siemon Company; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemon in Watertown, CT is seeking a Commodity Leader to oversee sourcing and procurement, driving value and efficiency across related commodities. The role focuses on contract negotiations, supplier performance, and strategic supplier alliances to reduce total delivered cost while maintaining quality and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and 3+ years in purchasing or technical commodities, with strong ERP experience and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business administration, finance, supply chain or engineering.
• 3+ years purchasing or technical commodity experience.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and lean manufacturing in purchasing and inventory management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage total spend and cost variance across assigned commodities.
• Evaluate supplier performance to drive down total delivered cost through contract negotiations.
• Establish long-term strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships.
• Develop regional and international supplier networks to mitigate risk.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Project leadership

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor Degree in business administration, finance, supply chain or engineering major

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview: Commodity Leader is a strategic role responsible for the sourcing and procurement process by overseeing and maximizing the financial and operational value of a group of related commodities, products or services.

Job Summary: Effectively manage total spend and cost variance, keeping abreast of supply and demand shifts, relevant indices and emerging trends/technologies. Continuously evaluate supplier performance to drive down total delivered cost through contract negotiations, while ensuring consistently high quality, service and responsiveness to changing business requirements. Carries out assignments involving contract negotiation and purchase of critical or strategic items, effectively leveraging available expertise and resources from Suppliers, Engineers and Product Managers. Form strategic alliances with key suppliers through ongoing supplier performance assessment and feedback. Aggressively improve sourcing, by minimizing risk and driving waste and cost out of the supply chain. Proactively develop new regional and international suppliers as required to support evolving business needs and to minimize risk, such as single source on critical items and underperforming suppliers. Sustain existing suppliers that fully support Siemon’s company goals of cost, quality, and delivery. Establish long-term strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in business administration, finance, supply chain or engineering major
• Knowledge of copper and optical fiber telecommunications cables, connectors, PCB’s, sheet metal, stamping, finishing/plating and resins is preferred
• 3+ years purchasing, or technical commodity experience
• Knowledge of supplier contracts and related terms and conditions
• Skilled in supplier quotations, qualification and contract negotiation
• Knowledge of ERP systems, lean manufacturing and ability to apply those principles as they relate to purchasing and inventory management practices
• Ability to work well with all facets of operations including R&D, Accounting, Production, Quality, Admin, Planning, and Logistics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead project teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Motivated, self-starter
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)