Commodity Manager - Shur-line

Bulldog Hardware; Mooresville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Shur-line, based in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead sourcing strategies and supplier relationships for paint-application products. You will drive cost productivity, negotiate large contracts, and optimize supply chains across global markets.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery, cost containment, and high-quality materials while expanding supplier bases and implementing SAP costing and ERP processes.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years in material sourcing and procurement with global supply chains.
• Ability to map supply chains and justify projects with data.
• Strong negotiating skills; experience in commodity negotiations.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities; English required.
• Knowledge of international trade laws and regulations.

Aufgaben

• Define direct material sourcing strategy to support supply chains.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage large contracts.
• Research and identify best-value suppliers using data.
• Deliver productivity improvements and reduced lead times.
• Coordinate with supply chain to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Manage supplier relationships and set up costing in SAP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic objectives.

Kenntnisse

Material sourcing

Procurement

Global supply chain

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Ausbildung

BS in Engineering/Business

MBA (Preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

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Commodity Manager - Shur-line

Management

StrategicBusiness Unit: Shur-Line

Job Title: CommodityManager

Company Description

Shur-line,founded in 1945, designs and manufactures a full line of innovative paintapplication and paint-project related products for do-it-yourself consumers. Focusingon consumer- driven innovation, Shur-line develops products that make paintingeasier, faster and fun. Shur-line offers a full product line of roller covers,brushes, paint trays, poles, frames, surface prep and edging tools. Some ofShur-line’s most notable innovations include the first slip-on roller cover, asynthetic pile fabric designed for latex paint, the first blade edger and thefirst two-wheeled edging tool. Today, Shur-line is committed to re-energizingthe innovation engine and launching a steady stream of new products speciallydesigned with the do-it-yourself consumer in mind. Our corporate office is in Mooresville, NC. We have a manufacturingfacility in St. Francis, Wisconsin.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Commodity Manager will be responsible for the development andimplementation of commodity strategies that support Shur-line through the useof leveraged sourcing and optimization of the supply chain. This position willdevelop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers on assignedcommodities to deliver productivity, lead time improvements, and consistentquality measures. This position will work in a cross-functional teamenvironment with project management teams to maintain, grow and expand the Shur-lineproduct offerings. Additional responsibilities defined below as well as some left undefined and to be determined:

• Define direct material sourcing strategy plan to support the establishment ofsupply chains, maximize current and future market conditions, and definecontingency planning to mitigate risk
• Lead and/or assist negotiations with suppliers and manage large contracts
• Research, identify, and qualify best value sources of supply chain usingfactual data
• Deliver 5% YOY productivity goals for the assigned commodities
• Ensure supplier adherence to terms and conditions
• Reduce lead times in assigned commodities
• Rationalize the supplier base through the solicitation of competitive bids
• Develop and manage the relationships with preferred suppliers
• Develop knowledge of new International markets with the ability to find newsources
• Set up and maintain accurate costing information in SAP and administer SAPrequirements
• Coordinate with the supply chain department to ensure that suppliers adhere tothe required delivery schedules andtakeappropriate actions to maintain on-time deliveries of approved material
• Coordinate with the supplier and planner to minimize excess and obsoleteinventory
• Assess and eliminate non-value added activities
• Lead and facilitate meetings, conferences, and collaboration events within a team environment
• Utilize consistent methodologies to pursue deliverables that are aligned withstrategic objectives and policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (MBAPreferred)
• 5+ years of material sourcing & procurement experience utilizing globalsupply chains for products/components
• Ability to map supply chains and overcome obstacles, both internal andexternal, by presenting facts to support projects’ value to the business. Workwith internal stakeholders to overcome objections
• Must have strong negotiating skills including experience in commoditynegotiations Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
• Excellent presentation skills and command of audience
• Intimate knowledge and experience with global commodity markets
• Knowledge of international trade laws and regulations
• Strong Project Management skills and experience
• Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)
• Ability to work, motivate and lead effectively in a team environment
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills with advanced skills inMicrosoft Excel
• Strong commitment to the highest standards of personal and professionalintegrity
• Proven ability to succeed with little supervision
• Knowledge of Internet based procurement and practices
• Strong personal computer skills with Microsoft Office and strong grounding inERP systems required

Preferred Qualifications

• Consumer Products Industry Experience

Shur-line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and compli st withapplicable employment laws. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouragedto apply.