Group Manager - MRO Commodity

Job Description:

Your Role on our Team:

Under the direction of and reporting to the Procurement Director, the primary duties are to support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies related to applicable indirect categories including maintenance, operations, and repair for our manufacturing facilities as well as associated ongoing supplier relationship management. Scope primarily includes purchased services and indirect stock and non-stock inventory products. Develop and execute cost reduction plans to meet or exceed stated objectives. Own supplier relationships including negotiations, business awards, contracting (including development agreements), scorecards, risk mitigation, and problem resolution (capacity/cost/quality).

This position requires a high degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality. You will report to the Procurement organization but be based in the region where you will own the relationship at the sites.  Tasks and projects that address broader organization-wide issues outside of the procurement department may be assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Self-Starter: Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Self-Motivated: High level of personal drive and motivation to achieve goals and overcome challenges.
• Ownership Mindset: Taking full responsibility for projects and outcomes, with a focus on delivering results.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, especially in a dynamic environment supporting multiple factories.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions quickly.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute cross-functionally aligned sourcing strategies for maintenance, repair, and operations purchases. Develop and execute prioritized plans to implement the strategies
• Negotiate and manage complex business agreements and contracts.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of sourcing & procurement projects, working closely with suppliers and internal customers from planning & bid preparation to budget/forecasting, general delivery specs, negotiation, contracting, invoicing, and reporting
• Prepare and execute RFP/RFQ's and analyze quotations and bids. Conduct, analyze, and share cost break down analysis to aide negotiations of per unit cost, commanding best overall cost and commercial terms
• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders to gather and/or understand the requirements of their procurement needs; facilitate communication between business units, internal stakeholders, and suppliers
• Must be able to quickly identify and obtain expertise in assigned categories and understand the relevant manufacturing, ordering, and/or service processes and capabilities, materials, applications, and industry trends
• Conduct research on market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to enhance negotiations for assigned categories and contracts
• Evaluate existing sources for applicable capabilities, quality systems, management and financial stability, cost competitiveness, responsiveness, collaboration, and innovation
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Commodity Analysts, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business results.
• Manage supplier relationships including communicating risks/opportunities with cross functional teams. Make recommendations for alternate suppliers, designs, and materials to reduce costs and supply risks.
• Establish and maintain reliable sources of supply to ensure timely procurement of all assigned goods, materials, and services. Implement and manage long term agreements which deliver best in class quality, delivery, and total cost
• Initiate necessary correspondence or personal contact to expedite purchased goods, revise purchase orders, effect cancellations, improve terms, resolve disposition of rejected goods and rework costs, adjust invoice discrepancies, and rectify other related problems, as needed
• Lead business reviews with key suppliers.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive efficiencies.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related technical field or commensurate experience.
• 10 or more years of sourcing or related experience, including proven capability using advanced procurement principles with global supply chain management responsibilities
• Strategic sourcing experience with indirect spend categories including maintenance, repair, and operations.
• Must exhibit strong negotiating skills and demonstrate proven success negotiating, implementing, and managing supply agreements
• Seeking a determined individual with excellent organizational skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills are required
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or globally (up to 15%)
• IACCM, C.P.M./CPSM or other industry certification a plus
• Advanced English

Please submit resume in English when applying