Commodity Manager
Core
Develop and lead strategic sourcing for mechanical components (Direct Materials) to support supply chain initiatives including supplier development, capacity increases, cost containment, and regionalization.
Role type
Commodity Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Supply chain strategies for mechanical components in Controls & Solutions business unit
Domain
Climate technology / HVACR / Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost containment, trade working capital management, capacity planning, regionalization planning, electronic bidding, supplier quality collaboration, project management, process improvement, blueprint reading
Preferred skills
Mechanical component sourcing, stamping & machining manufacturing processes knowledge, advanced project management
Technologies
Electronic sourcing platforms, spreadsheets, charts
Responsibilities
Develop and implement direct material sourcing strategies; Forecast containment and inflation projects; Establish goals to improve trade working capital; Develop capacity and regionalization plans; Establish agreements with suppliers; Perform electronic sourcing bid events; Collaborate with Supplier Quality to improve supplier performance (PPM); Communicate strategies to large groups
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC