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Manager , Global Commodity Sourcing -Aluminum and

at ToniaDeal Consultants

Posted on May 4

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Type: Full Time

Job ID: W395002

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Manager, Commodity Sourcing
Location: Atlanta, GA
Develops and maintains a world-class supply base to meet the company’s sourced materials requirements. Develops long-term supplier agreements and takes the lead in supplier relations management. This position will assume the lead role in working with the supply base within assigned commodity areas, to lower the company’s direct and indirect supply chain costs, including quality, delivery, inventory, and cycle time. This position will also be responsible for assuring productivity within assigned commodities, including the direction and management of direct reports if applicable.

Position Specifications

Bachelor degree in technical field or business, and a minimum of 5-years experience in global sourcing in a mfg setting, with demonstrated success in developing supplier partnerships. MBA and Certified and Inventory Manager (CPIM) and APICS certified preferred.
Green Belt Certified or the ability to complete certification
Strong metals (aluminum, steel and copper) industry experience is a plus.
Ability to learn technical aspects of assigned commodity(s) responsibilities quickly.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle 11i and Lotus Notes
Understanding of total product cost and ability to use this in negotiations.
Demonstrated progressively responsible global sourcing experience and knowledge of global commodity markets in low cost countries essential.
Superior communication skills and leadership abilities.
Demonstrated project management and team leadership skills with the ability to drive strategic decisions and detailed implementation plans.
Proven success interacting with peers, sr. management and other functional areas to assure the best overall materials sourcing strategy in developed and executed at the lowest total cost
Experience evaluating current processes and developing sound recommendations for improvement.

Functional Scope

Leads one or more specific commodity groupings for sourcing strategy development and execution across all company divisions in NA while linking strategies with Europe divisions as advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accountable for global contract negotiations and long-term supplier agreements
Develop global sources of supply for purchased components, raw materials, packaging that addresses need for reduced cost, improved quality and/or service level
Develop long-term supplier agreements and strategic alliances on a global basis, providing support to counterparts in international divisions and in other operating groups where applicable
Evaluates supplier processes and monitors supplier performance to obtain lowest total supply chain costs and best overall product line offering.
Leads department and cross business sourcing teams.
Creates and maintains various reports and analyses to communicate commodity supply status and cost savings results.
Works with all business functional areas to assure timely resolution of commodity related issues.
In partnership with marketing and Engineering, provides proactive plans to ensure company has sourcing solution for production and non-product purchased goods and services, including the development and start-up of new product lines and growth initiatives.
Accountable for managing total cost productivity, payment terms, inventory reduction, and ensuring supplier performance for fill-rate, delivery, quality, and continuity of supply.
Recommend short and long term inventory strategies with defined risk/benefit analysis.
Responsible for maintaining and communicating commodity market intelligence including, but not limited to, supply base expansion or contraction, market cost trends and supply/demand drivers, risk analysis, and financial stability of current or potential suppliers.
Ensures that all supplier data is maintained accurately within information system databases.
Creates and implements strategic and tactical project plans to meet business sourcing objectives
Participate in the development and execution of strategic sourcing and procurement policies, processes, procedures, training, performance measures and systems.
Works with Finance to assure timely resolution of payment issues and accurate tracking of productivity projects.

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