Strategic Commodity & Supply Chain Lead

Sears Manufacturing Co.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sears Manufacturing Co. in Davenport, IA is seeking a Supply Chain Manager I responsible for developing commodity strategies aligned to the company's objectives, managing inflationary impacts, building supplier relationships, and sourcing materials at the best total cost while considering quality and reliability.

A cross-functional leader will drive supplier performance and coordinate with engineering on product launches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy plans for assigned commodities.
• Develop and implement initiatives aligned with company objectives and strategy plans.
• Manage inflationary market trends and cost savings initiatives and report to senior leadership.
• Lead sourcing efforts and drive supply base rationalization with supplier performance measurement.
• Collaborate with engineering and supplier quality engineers; attend product meetings as necessary.
• Negotiate, place, and manage LTAs and contracts; prepare management reports.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Sears Manufacturing Co. in Davenport, IA is seeking a Supply Chain Manager I responsible for developing commodity strategies aligned to the company's objectives, managing inflationary impacts, building supplier relationships, and sourcing materials at the best total cost while considering quality and reliability.

A cross-functional leader will drive supplier performance and coordinate with engineering on product launches.