Commodity Manager

2 months ago


Novi, United States Purem Novi Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Objective of the Position: Responsible for the procurement of a commodity group, supplier performance management, commodity strategy of given sub-commodities and commercial management support within the plant. MUST have experience purchasing steel and/or aluminum.

Essential Accountabilities: the position incumbent ensures that

  • Extensive knowledge of the Stainless Steel Market based on prior employment or studies.
  • Strong Negotiation skills and relationships with Domestic and Global Mills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress
  • Develop knowledge of commodity and supply base; develop regional strategy in concurrence with global strategy for the BU region.
  • Execute on the global and regional strategies.
  • Negotiate prices for their specific commodity.
  • Prepare sourcing board documents per the standard.
  • Provide buyer with contract details for new and current commodity components.
  • Monitor and process CN’s.
  • Attend program meetings as requested as an extended team member.
  • Process Request for Quotes and send data through data exchange.
  • Maintain MaCo initiatives, reports for their commodities.
  • Actively use the tools, MaCo, SLM, Softcon, and SAP
  • Support buyer when necessary for supplier invoice issues.
  • Provide monthly reports as directed.

Secondary Accountabilities: the position incumbent ensures that

  • Leverage Steel Pools volumes to secure best in class pricing
  • Prepare and present sourcing board documents per the standard
  • Develop regional Steel strategy in concurrence with global strategy for the BU region.
  • Maintain MaCo initiatives, reports for their commodities
  • Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
  • Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of five years of purchasing experience within the given sub-commodity group (preferably Automotive).
  • Knowledge of their commodity based on prior employment or studies.
  • Minimum three to five years’ experience in Cost Analysis and Supplier Negotiations
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • SAP experience a plus.
  • Ability to travel domestically by car or plane.

Technical Expertise:

  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
  • Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
  • Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
  • Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.


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