Commodity Manager

StaffBright is currently seeking an experienced Commodity Manager in Metro Detroit. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing. Our client is expanding an existing facility, so it's a great time to join the organization

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the Direct and Indirect Purchasing activities and Supplier Quality Assurance functions to foster site competitiveness and ensure the quality of the purchased parts towards zero defects.
• Manages Purchasing team, ensures staff availability and grow the competence in line with the company expectations
• First interface in front of supplier crisis (quality, delivery, commercial)
• Drives purchasing team to reach Purchasing Key Performance Indicators
• Defines and implements purchasing performance in line with budget considering all the Purchasing levers
• Leads the material productivities in front of the site Management team
• Manages and supports the buyers negotiations with suppliers
• Validates new suppliers to be introduced in the Purchasing panel
• Reduces site exposure to supplier base risk
• Warrants the application and the progress of the Supplier Integration within the site (internal referential, certifications, procedures, purchasing tools)
• Ensures strict follow up and compliance of supplier operational data (pricing, charge back, litigations, QCD reports)

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree, highly preferred
• 7+ years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience
• At least 3+ years of experience in automotive industry
• Strong leadership skills - Previous experience managing a team of direct reports

Wow Factors

• Great benefits, including a holiday shutdown
• Tons of opportunity for advancement; the company is anticipating doubling in size soon
• Lots of autonomy - stand alone plant