Global Commodity Sourcing Leader

A.O. Smith; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A.O. Smith is seeking a Commodity/Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supply agreements for assigned commodities across manufacturing facilities. The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and collaboration with engineering and operations to optimize total cost of ownership.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and leadership capabilities. Travel may be required for negotiations and supplier assessments, with a hybrid work model in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field
• 5+ years related work experience
• 2+ years supervisory/leadership experience
• MBA is a plus
• ISM or APICS certifications, preferred
• Willingness to travel as required
• Demonstrated skill set in ERP systems, inventory replenishment, etc.
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership across multiple functional areas
• Impeccable moral character with high ethical standards
• Excellent computer-based skills including spreadsheet development, word processing, and charting capabilities

Responsibilities

• Work with related operational areas to understand commodity applications in various operations.
• Maintain excellent communication with manufacturing facilities concerning ongoing negotiations with supply base.
• Develop, maintain, present, and execute strategies to provide lowest total cost of ownership for assigned commodities.
• Collaborate with commodity managers, operations, and product engineering to meet cost reduction targets.
• Interface with multiple functions within a matrix structure to support procurement objectives.
• Provide ongoing communication on research for pending negotiations, sourcing progress, and decisions on Supply Agreements.
• Coordinate with Global Sourcing Manager to develop cost reduction and value enhanced procurement opportunities outside the United States.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities as required to prepare for negotiations and review commodity applications.
• Develop knowledge of all facets of the supply chain from suppliers to end customer.

Job description

A.O. Smith is seeking a Commodity/Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supply agreements for assigned commodities across manufacturing facilities. The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and collaboration with engineering and operations to optimize total cost of ownership.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and leadership capabilities. Travel may be required for negotiations and supplier assessments, with a hybrid work model in the