Global Commodity Manager - Electronics

Generac Power Systems; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Onsite gym

Jeans Day

Job summary

Generac Power Systems seeks a Global Commodity Manager- Electronics to lead strategic sourcing worldwide, working with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance and drive cost reductions. You will own supplier strategies, negotiate Master Supply Agreements and supervise supplier development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years in sourcing/operational management, and travel up to 30% domestically and internationally. Experience with SAP/ERP and Six Sigma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 6 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, supplier quality or operational management.
• Ability to travel both domestic and internationally, up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver material cost productivity to the cost of goods sold leveraging continuous improvement methodologies.
• Define and communicate commodity and supplier strategies.
• Manage supplier expectations and performance, driving corrective action and improvements as prescribed using data analytics.
• Develop, negotiate, and execute agreement with suppliers.
• Champion supplier development and quarterly business reviews.
• Define and communicate the commodity strategy.
• Ensure that all procurement is in compliance with regulations and laws.
• Evaluate current and new suppliers to improve service levels and total cost.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements to maximize value and inventory turns.
• Optimize the supply chain from suppliers to customers by reducing lead times.
• Participate in cross-functional teams related to quality, price, inventories and availability of materials.
• Report on supplier and commodity market analysis and trends.
• Participate in supplier quality audits for conformance to requirements.
• Own and update supplier scorecards.
• Act as SAP Super User within the function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Data analytics

Negotiation

Travel 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP

MS 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 Manager- Electronics is responsible for the strategic management of assigned commodities and products worldwide by working with cross-functional teams and owning the supplier process and the supplier performance. This role also manages the creation and execution of sourcing strategies that produce tangible value through the implementation of process and 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 and Responsibilities :

• Identify and deliver material cost productivity to the cost of goods sold leveraging continuous improvement methodologies
• Define and communicate commodity and supplier strategies
• Manage supplier expectations and performance, driving corrective action and improvements as prescribed using data analytics
• Develop, negotiate, and execute agreement with suppliers
• Champion supplier development and quarterly business reviews.
• Define and communicate the commodity strategy.
• Ensure that all procurement is in compliance with all applicable regulations and laws related to procurement practices and in accordance with standard practices.
• Evaluate current and new suppliers to develop and improve service levels in search of continuous improvements regarding total cost and efficiency.
• Negotiate 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.
• Participate and/or lead cross-functional teams related to quality, price, inventories and availability of materials.
• Report on supplier and commodity market analysis by monitoring trends.
• Participate in Supplier quality audits for conformance to corporate requirements.
• Own and update the supplier scorecards.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 6 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, supplier quality or operational management
• Ability to travel both domestic and internationally, up to 30% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA preferred
• Previous experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma Concepts and methodologies;
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
• Experience sourcing printed circuit board assemblies in a global EMS supply base model

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to professionally and effectively interact with all stakeholders both internal and external at any level of the organization.
• 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;
• Demonstrated ability to assess critical market dynamics, including end to end industry assessments and analysis of the competitive landscape for engines;
• Ability to identify market and supply risks / liabilities and develop contingency plans;
• Track,report, and reconcileall material price variation (EPPV) and purchase price variation (APPV) to financial teams;
• Highly self-motivated, ability to work well under pressure, maintain composure during rapidly changing situations, analyze situations and take effective actions to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment;
• ERP knowledge.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.