Commodity Manager OFC
Core
Develop and lead sourcing strategies for Grey Iron Casting and Machining commodities to support cost containment, regionalization, and supply chain initiatives.
Role type
Senior Commodity Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier agreements, capacity plans, and regionalization roadmaps for HVACR components.
Domain
Manufacturing / HVACR / Cold Chain
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, cost containment, inflation forecasting, working capital optimization, supplier negotiation, RFQ/e-auction management, supplier quality partnership, project management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business, 5+ years procurement experience, Grey Iron Casting/Machined components sourcing, category strategy ownership, technical blueprint reading, LEAN methodologies
Technologies
Word, Excel, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for Grey Iron Casting and Machining commodities; Lead cost containment and inflation forecasting; Establish goals to improve working capital; Build capacity plans and regionalization roadmaps; Negotiate and execute supplier agreements; Conduct electronic sourcing events (RFQs, e-auctions); Partner with Supplier Quality to improve performance.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC