Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager

Raven Industries; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Raven Industries is seeking a Strategic Commodity Sourcing Manager for Casting to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure quality standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in casting processes and market analysis. The successful candidate will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize costs and efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policies

Opportunities for self-development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of casting processes and market trends.
• Experience in purchasing casting and tooling methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the Casting commodity.
• Analyze external price trends to reduce purchasing costs.
• Manage key supplier relationships and conduct business reviews.

Skills

Understanding of casting processes

Techno-commercial analysis

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering preferred)

Job description

Overview

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and STEYR, supplying 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment delivering a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH Industrial has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success, driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.

SUMMARY
The Strategic Commodity Sourcing Manager for Casting is an individual contributor role that collaborates with suppliers for assigned items, supplies, and/or materials for assigned group or platform.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the Casting commodity, oversee supplier selection across multiply platforms, lead long term contract negotiations and on time launch targets.
• Analyze and evaluate external price trends and new product offerings to reduce overall purchasing costs.
• Collaborates with suppliers to assure the quality of their products, materials, components and/or operations and develops supply recommendations.
• Ensures suppliers can meet forecasted demand.
• May coordinate efforts in the reduction of purchasing/engineering costs and establishing cost for new products. Continuously explore the cost improvement ideas through VA/VE in close coordination with suppliers.
• May participate in design and/or technical reviews. Must understand technical aspect of casting machined parts should be able to convey the requirements to suppliers.
• Actively interviews the current and new suppliers to maintain a competitive supply base for the commodity assigned, may select, recommend, and manage relationships with major suppliers, vendors, or sub-contractors to ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Resourcing parts strategically to obtain the best total cost, quality, delivery for the plants.
• Manage key supplier relationship, Conduct Monthly/Quarterly business reviews with the key suppliers and generate ideas of cost improvement through regular involvement /participation from suppliers.
• Other related duties as assigned. Annual Base Salary range for this role: $99,000 to $145,000 USD ( Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. (Engineering preferred)
• A minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.
• This role requires a deep understanding of casting processes, materials, and market trends to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency. The candidate should have in depth knowledge of casting market regionally and globally.
• With experience in purchasing casting, the candidate should be capable to perform techno-commercial analysis of casted parts, tooling cost and methodologies to be used.
• The candidate should be able to Provide support with his expertise on casting processes, within the company to other buyers across the commodity team.
  
  
  

Company Benefits

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!

EEO

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster here . CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.