Commodity Manager ll

Roush Enterprises; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Roush Enterprises in Livonia, MI is seeking a Commodity Manager II to lead strategic sourcing across multiple commodities. You will drive cost reduction, develop global supplier strategies, and coordinate with stakeholders to optimize total supplier performance including cost, quality, delivery and launch.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years managing commodities, cost modeling experience, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 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 across multiple commodities.
• Demonstrated competence.

Responsibilities

• Lead current production cost reduction and new program sourcing globally for the commodities.
• Work with stakeholders to optimize overall impact and trust of the Commodity Team.
• Process purchase orders and ensure suppliers meet delivery dates.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize total supplier performance.
• Lead data collection, validation, analysis, and negotiation activities for commodities.
• Negotiate and manage global strategic supplier contracts.
• Manage relationships for strategic suppliers.
• Communicate commodity agreements and strategies globally.
• Provide progress updates to senior managers.
• Participate in supplier assessment and performance reviews; adjust strategies as needed.

Skills

Cost modeling

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Blueprint reading

Global sourcing

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 the 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 compete