Global Commodity Manager

CS&S STAFFING SOLUTIONS; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefit provided within US/PR

Travel allowance

Job summary

A staffing solutions company located in Illinois is seeking a strategic procurement professional to manage sourcing and purchasing activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' purchasing experience. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and evaluating procurement needs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The role may involve up to 25% travel and includes relocation benefits within the US.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing.
• Understanding of inventory management and MRP systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic procurement of Raw Material and Supply Chain activities.
• Maintain strategic relationships with suppliers.
• Evaluate make-buy decisions in New Product Development Teams.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiating skills

Strong analytical and data management skills

Knowledge of cost drivers in procurement and supply processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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DIMENSIONS

• Global CBL Factories / DC’s: 10 (US, CAN, UK, RO & KSA)
• Global Source & Sell Partners: 7 (US, CAN, Korea, Malaysia, Middle East)
• Materials Spend: approx. $100 million across variety of product families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic and Tactical activities related to production procurement of Raw Material, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, e-Auctions, eProcurement.
• Strategic Commodity management to include ferrous and non-ferrous metals procurement. Analyze traditional and non-traditional supplier capabilities and supply base trends to select the optimum supply and value chain strategies that will leverage existing business.
• Anticipate needs in the development of business and source plans, product and service requirements. Develop procurement source plan, which meets the needs of B-Line while developing and implementing purchasing best practices. Ensure that all operational issues and requirements, along with short and long term product and brand strategies, are incorporated into purchasing strategies. Work with Product Managers to develop new products and sources of supply, including raw materials or finished product.
• Participate on New Product Development Teams to evaluate make-buy decisions and identifying the best source, in-house or out-source; including total cost evaluation of internal manufacturing versus supplier costs.
• Maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, ensure successful implementation and support of established strategies with them.
• Actively solicit and obtain business support on sourcing teams to ensure strategies are linked to, by the business. Pursue and collate forecast requirements and stock movements of strategic materials.
• AlignB-LineSourcing with commodity teams with clearly defined, well-communicated and measurable contracts, working with the appropriate individuals to establish a solid implementation plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with outsourcing and contracts
• SAP experience
• Advanced Degree in Procurement Management or MBA

Position Criteria

• Understanding of inventory management and MRP systems
• Knowledge of cost drivers in procurement and supply processes
• Comprehensive knowledge sourcing and supplier relationship management practices
• Strong communication and negotiating skills
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Access

Experience
Level Minimum 5 Years

Travel Up to 25 percent

Relocation benefit provided? Yes - Within US/PR only