Global Commodity Management Specialist

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Onsite gym

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Global Commodity Management Specialist to support strategic management of worldwide commodities and supplier performance.

You will work with cross-functional teams to execute sourcing strategies that reduce total cost and improve gross margin while aligning the supply base. The role emphasizes cost productivity, supplier negotiations, data analytics, and development of Master Supply Agreements to optimize inventory turns and lead times across a global

Qualifications

• Cost reduction and bidding techniques to maximize value.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Knowledge of strategic purchasing concepts and supplier contracts.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with supplier contracts, quality controls, and problem-solving methodologies.
• ERP knowledge and system navigation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, support, and deliver material cost productivity to COGS using continuous improvement.
• Support development and communication of commodity and supplier strategies.
• Manage supplier performance and drive corrective actions using data analytics.
• Assist in negotiating and executing supplier agreements to maximize value.
• Support supplier development and quarterly business reviews.
• Evaluate suppliers to improve service levels and reduce total cost and improve efficiency.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements for inventory turnover and cost optimization.
• Optimize supply chain lead times from suppliers to customers.
• Report on supplier and commodity market analysis and trends.
• Monitor and improve supplier scorecards.
• Act as SAP Super User within the functional area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Strategic purchasing

Data analytics

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Global Commodity Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the strategic management of various commodities and products worldwide by working with cross-functional teams and the supplier performance. This role also supports the execution of sourcing strategies that produce tangible value through the implementation of process and assigned projects that yield a reduced total cost of material acquisition, revenue and gross margin improvement, supply base alignment, enhanced product quality, and overall reduction of risk

Essential Duties ad Responsibilities:

• Identify, support, and deliver material cost productivity to the cost of goods sold leveraging continuous improvement methodologies
• Support development and communication of commodity and supplier strategies
• Manage supplier expectations and performance, driving corrective action and improvements as prescribed using data analytics
• Supporting to develop, negotiate, and execute agreements with suppliers that provides
• Support supplier development and quarterly business reviews.
• Evaluate current and new suppliers to develop and improve service levels in search of continuous improvements regarding total cost and efficiency.
• Support for negotiation of Master Supply Agreements to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure and focus on obtainment of high inventory turns.
• Optimize the supply chain of goods and services from our suppliers through to our customers by focusing on lead time reduction.
• Report on supplier and commodity market analysis by monitoring trends.
• Monitor and improve supplier scorecards.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, supplier quality or management

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated skills in cost reduction and bidding techniques to maximize value;
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers;
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques including strategic supplier concepts;
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment;
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality toolbox, and problem-solving methodologies;
• ERP knowledge.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

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