Global Commodity Manager - Metal Fabrication
Core
Strategic management of metal fabrication commodities and products worldwide, focusing on supplier execution, performance, and total cost of ownership reduction.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing and commodity management lead
Builds
Optimized supply chains and reduced total cost of material acquisition for metal fabrication components
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Metal fabrication / Energy sector
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, cost reduction, market analysis, risk management, supplier quality audits, cross-functional team leadership, SAP/ERP proficiency
Preferred skills
Six Sigma methodologies, knowledge of metal fabrication processes, continuous improvement initiatives
Technologies
SAP, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Negotiate Master Supply Agreements, champion material cost reduction initiatives, define and communicate commodity strategy, monitor technology transitions and life-cycle roadmaps, evaluate current and new suppliers, optimize supply chain lead times, report on supplier and commodity market analysis, participate in supplier quality audits, own and update supplier scorecards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight