Commodity Leader - America's Engineered Systems
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for the Engineered Systems commodity, driving cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational excellence for the rail equipment sector.
Role type
Senior Commodity Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Resilient supplier base, commercial agreements, and cost-reduction strategies for engineered systems parts.
Domain
Rail equipment manufacturing / Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market intelligence, risk management, budget forecasting, make-versus-buy analysis
Preferred skills
Mechanical engineering background, financial analysis, data analysis, procurement systems proficiency, project prioritization
Technologies
Sourcing and procurement systems
Responsibilities
Define and execute sourcing strategies including make-versus-buy decisions; Build, qualify, and manage the supplier base; Lead supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives; Manage commercial agreements and contract negotiations; Develop annual budgets and monitor price trends; Resolve escalated supplier performance and commercial issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
