Global Commodity Strategist - Sourcing & Cost Reduction

Milwaukee Succeeds; Menomonee Falls (WI); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive compensation based on your

Family building benefits including 10\

Descrizione del lavoro

Watts is seeking a Senior Buyer/Global Commodity professional to develop and maintain a supply base supporting cost, quality, and production goals. The role reports to the Global Commodity Manager and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

You will lead commodity strategies, work with local buyers at multiple sites, and drive cost reduction, new product development, and process improvements while maintaining supplier records and ensuring compliance.

Competenze

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical data, and product specs.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and MRPII concepts, practices, and procedures.

Mansioni

• Develop supply chain strategies to reduce investments in direct materials and lead cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Lead commodity strategy and act as the commercial contact for major suppliers and spend categories.
• Coordinate sourcing strategies, new product development, cost reduction, and standardization initiatives across sites.
• Travel up to 20% for supplier meetings, audits, and development activities.
• Develop supplier base to meet short-, mid-, and long-term business needs and negotiate favorable contracts.

Conoscenze

Supply chain leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Sourcing strategy

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business, Engineering or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Strumenti

ERP systems

MRPII

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Descrizione del lavoro

Watts is seeking a Senior Buyer/Global Commodity professional to develop and maintain a supply base supporting cost, quality, and production goals. The role reports to the Global Commodity Manager and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

You will lead commodity strategies, work with local buyers at multiple sites, and drive cost reduction, new product development, and process improvements while maintaining supplier records and ensuring compliance.