Responsibilities:

• Manage a commodity base within the Supply Chain Group,
• Review and execute Purchase Orders per MRP demand and SCM guidelines,
• Drive initiatives and negotiate material pricing to levels that meet or exceed Platform goals,
• Ensure inventory of commodity base is driven to minimum levels while still fulfilling Manufacturing requirements,
• Execute miscellaneous Purchase Requisitions within the commodity base,
• Provide guidance with respect to both Supplier and commodity roadmaps,
• Ensure the Supply / Commodity base aligns with overall operational expectations,
• Take the lead role in identifying and selecting Suppliers that fit within the strategic roadmap,
• Participate in Supplier audits and manage supplier performance,
• Determine Supplier’s capability/capacity, identify development requirements and drive solutions,
• Work in a team environment to optimize Supplier quality, on-time delivery, lead time and cost,
• Ensure Supplier and component ordering parameters are optimized and updated,
• Proactively communicate potential issues and interruptions in supply and
• Assist in the development of purchasing policies and procedures. 

Qualifications:

A degree in Engineering, Business or Commerce

• Minimum of 5 years procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• CPP, CSCP, CPIM or equivalent certification is preferred
• In-depth experience in a large-scale ERP system
• Commodity experience in one of the following areas: custom manufacturing equipment, electro-mechanical componetry, castings/metal fabrication, precious metals, or service contracts
• Proven history of Supply Chain successes
• Exceptional negotiating skills
• Ability to negotiate and draft key supply contracts
• Proven ability to control complex Supplier relationships
• Exposure in administering a global supply base
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions to difficult issues
• Ability to build commitment to ideas, plans, or courses of action
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills – timely, accurate and succinct delivery of information
• Strong time management skills – ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong leadership experience required