Commodity Manager - CapEx

valmont; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a seasoned Commodity Manager - CapEx to drive strategic sourcing and category management for capital expenditure projects across construction, equipment, and services. You will partner with Operations, Engineering and Project Management to identify opportunities, optimize supplier performance, and manage capabilities across the global organization.

This role emphasizes supplier development, cost reduction, and risk mitigation through robust service

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in commodity management and supply chain management across operations and/or engineering.
• Experience developing and implementing category strategies within CapEx, indirect procurement, construction, equipment or industrial services.
• Proven track record of supplier development, management and sustained productivity.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage CapEx projects - equipment, services, and construction.
• Implement and assist with long-term supplier strategies for safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Negotiate contracts and value agreements with suppliers.
• Conduct market analysis across commodities, industries and suppliers related to CapEx procurement.
• Maintain contracts, pricing, and compliance documentation.
• Support supplier scorecards and lean development activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Self-starter

Communication skills

Project management

Advanced Excel

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary of This Position:

Commodity Manager - Capital Expenditures (CapEx) contributes to the strategic sourcing and category management process for capital expenditures. This position works to identify and drive productivity throughout the CapEx Category. This associate networks with Valmont facilities and cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Project Management), jointly building a strong project funnel to support Valmont production. The role supports sourcing activities on existing and future construction products, as well as production/facility equipment.

This position also works to review the existing supply base and evaluate suppliers from a GME (Grow, Maintain, Exit) perspective. The Commodity Manager - CapEx role also works to reduce Valmont exposure through robust service/equipment agreements.

The Commodity Manager - CapEx develops and executes category strategies that achieve cost reduction, supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and competitive advantage through strategic sourcing and category management. This position will work with global and regional engineering, site management and engineering, and quality control to source and contract site services, equipment, and localized construction.

Essential Functions:

• Reports to Sr. Commodity Manager - Capex and has no direct or indirect reports
• Manage CapEx projects - equipment, services, and construction
• Implement and assist with internal and external compliance of long-term strategies for suppliers, equipment, and equipment maintenance
• Manage supplier relationships to meet Valmont requirements for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and other business terms
• Negotiate with suppliers to establish competitive contracts and beneficial agreements
• Perform detailed supply-based market analysis - commodities, industries, and suppliers related to Valmont Indirect / CapEx procurement
• Monthly score card and project reporting. Annual strategic plan reporting
• Organize and upkeep contracts, current and historical pricing, and compliance documentation
• Reinforce the company's continuous improvement culture that promotes communication, shared learning, intelligent risk-taking, creative problem solving and accountability for failures and successes
• Supports supply optimization efforts to include consolidation, dual sourcing, rationalization, etc.
• Supports supplier scorecard efforts and interacts with assigned suppliers to improve upon and build relations and performance
• Supports supplier lean development activities
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or associate's degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
• Progressive experience in commodity management/supply chain management, operations, and/or engineering
• Indirect manufacturing, tooling design, product design and application experience
• Experience developing and implementing category strategies within CapEx, indirect procurement, construction, equipment, or industrial service categories
• Proven track record of supplier development, management, and sustained productivity
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Self-starter, ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop and recommend material and process alternatives while working collaboratively with Engineering and Project Management teams
• Project management skills to:
  o Develop realistic plans, action steps, and timetables for projects and assignments
  o Consistently meet deadlines
  o Coordinate work with other groups
  o Handle multiple demands and competing priorities
• Able to execute initiatives
• Able to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Agency certifications (UL, CSA, NSF, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - advanced Excel skills
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and written in the English language. Expertise in Chinese, Spanish or other langua