Job Description
As a Commodity Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement activities related to the sourcing of PCBA’s, electronics, electrical and mechanical components.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Your activities will entail
Managing supply chains, sourcing, reviewing, and buying commodities such as PCBA's, electronics, electrical and mechanical components.
Perform cost analysis using the concepts of “Should Cost”, “TCO”, others
Evaluating and prospecting in the market supply base expansion
Negotiating long term agreement to maximize sourcing potential
Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and distributors
Analyzing market trends and identifying risks
Adhering to project-approved budgets
Resolving vendor conflicts and commodity-related issues
Work with NPD (new product development) team members to insure fast and seamless introduction of new designs to full production
Interfacing with Production, Planning, QA, Sales, Engineering to achieve the smooth flow of goods and services in order to maintain committed schedules to customers
Support NPD team with component costing throughout the life of the project.
Build pipeline of cost reduction opportunities for parts used in production by conducting cross functional workshops throughout Nidec Aerospace and help implement them.
Minimum Requirements (Education, Skills, Experience and Proficiency Levell)
Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain or related field.
Demonstrated experience in sourcing goods and services in a Program Development and in a Manufacturing environment.
Strong experience negotiating long term supply agreements in Industrial or Aerospace markets. Background in electronics and electrical-mechanical industry.
Proven minimum of 8 years’ experience in Procurement.
U.S. Visa and Passport required
English Proficient
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a large corporate matrix organization.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve personal and company stretch goals.
Excellent communication skills; demonstrated experience giving presentations to upper management.
Knowledge of financial markets that impact commodity prices
Experience with commodity trading and risk management software
Negotiation and communication skills with vendors and suppliers
Advanced analytical skills
Strong leadership abilities and collaboration with personnel from various departments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office package.
Proficiency in SAP.
If you have it..it’s a plus
Experience with commodity trading and risk management software
Certifications: CPM, CPIM or CPSM.
MBA
Additional Job Details
Management – M2
Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g., less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group
Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
Communication & Influence
Communicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family, which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area
Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area
Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family
Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
Leadership & Talent Management
Manages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
Typically has hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval
Knowledge & Experience
Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area
Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization
Typically has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience
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Work Shift Schedule
No Soliciting
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