Commodity Manager ll

ROUSH; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Roush in Livonia, MI is seeking a Commodity Manager II to drive cost-reduction initiatives and global sourcing for critical commodities. You will develop strategies, lead negotiations, and coordinate with stakeholders to optimize supplier performance and on-time launches.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in commodity management, strong cost modeling skills, and experience reading blueprints. This role offers full family-friendly benefits and a direct impact on program success.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing the responsible commodities.
• Experience with cost modeling and cost drivers.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings.
• Ability to manage complex commodities and increasing spend across multiple commodities.
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing suppliers.
• Demonstrated competence in developing & implementing commodity strategies.
• Possesses an understanding of industry quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead current production cost reduction and new program sourcing globally for the commodities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize supplier performance.
• Process purchase orders and ensure suppliers meet delivery dates.
• Lead negotiations and manage global supplier contracts.
• Communicate commodity strategies to the business globally.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Cost modeling

Blueprint reading

Supplier assessment

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or technical area

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

At Roush, fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

The Commodity Manager (CM) II is an individual who is extremely strategic and forward-thinking. A CM is a subject matter expert who monitors market trends, develops sourcing strategies, and communicates commodity agreements and strategies across the business. The CM will possess a demonstrated competence in development & execution of commodity strategies, negotiation, and supplier assessments. This position is in Livonia, MI.

As a Commodity Manager II, you will:

• Lead current production cost reduction & new program sourcing globally for the commodities
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to seek input, common ground, and trust of
  Commodity Team to optimize overall impact
• Process purchase orders and ensure that supplier is meeting delivery dates
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and plans to leverage Roush’s global buy and optimize total supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and launch)
• Lead, manage and execute all data collection, validation, analysis, and negotiation activities for the commodities
• Lead the negotiation and management of global strategic supplier contracts & approve any changes
• Manage overall relationship for strategic suppliers
• Communicate commodity agreements and strategies to the business globally
• Communicate progress periodically to senior level managers within and outside the company
• Facilitate ongoing supplier assessment and performance review meetings, monitor effectiveness of strategy, and make changes where appropriate
• Serve as a resource/expert for the commodities
• Take part in process improvements in conjunction with the team to develop & implement best practices
• Monitor supply markets and trends and aggregate forecasts & global specifications
• Operate in a professional manner with the highest personal integrity
• Approve all sourcing decisions globally
• Cost model development

To be as considered a Commodity Manager ll, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related or technical area
• US Citizenship
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing the responsible commodities
• Experience with cost modeling/cost drivers/cost structures
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings
• Ability to manage complex commodities and increasing spend/growth across multiple
  commodities
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing suppliers
• Demonstrated competence in developing & implementing commodity strategies
• Possesses an understanding of industry quality standards
• Coordination, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills

A successful candidate may also have:

• Technical knowledge in-direct / MRO purchasing
• Manufacturing exposure/experience
• Experience in the automotive industry
• PeopleSoft experience
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at 734-779-7087.