Commodity Manager

5 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States MillerKnoll Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Commodity Manager to lead our Supply Management team and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities to improve supplier and product value streams, developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives, and managing a team of professionals to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Supply Management professionals to achieve business objectives and drive cost savings.
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to improve supplier and product value streams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost improvements and implement Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.
  • Manage a team spend of up to $130 million and achieve annual cost savings of at least $4 million.
  • Travel up to 15% of the time, including international travel, to manage global supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
  • Develop and maintain a human resource plan for direct reports, including training and development needs.
  • Perform work of direct reports when required to meet process or learning targets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, materials management, finance, engineering, or operations management required.
  • Master's degree preferred; CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) desired.
  • Minimum of 6 years in a professional procurement role with exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities.
  • Experience with plastics and injection molding preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in managing professionals preferred.
  • Working knowledge of all aspects of business operations, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Engineering, Quality, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to do complex cost analysis and apply Lean (MKPS) thinking to supplier process and value streams.
  • Demonstrated successful negotiation skills.
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of prepared financial statements and ability to interpret and assign meaning to income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets.
  • Skilled at working with individuals at various organizational levels within and outside of MillerKnoll.
  • Ability to think and act quickly, creatively, and independently to resolve major supply disruptions affecting customers.
  • Ability to hold one's ground when defending a sourcing issue with either internal or external people.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently being used in the MillerKnoll office environment.

What We Offer

MillerKnoll is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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