Commodity Procurement Specialist

1 day ago

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Phillips & Temro Industries Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Commodity Manager to join our team at Phillips & Temro Industries. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing, developing, and managing suppliers of specific commodities and related tooling and equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Procurement: Analyze company-level data, supplier data, and competitive benchmark data to achieve targeted performance gains in improved cost, quality, and service. Study and evaluate market data to ensure the most competitive pricing and overall value. Select and approve suppliers in conjunction with quality assurance and engineering staff that meet customer requirements for delivery, cost, and quality.
  • Quality/Delivery: Continuously improve supplier operating performance. Ensure suppliers are implementing and using an approved quality system.
  • Financial: Report results of performance metrics at scheduled intervals. Report PPV (Purchase Price Variance) on a monthly basis and provide cost reduction initiative leadership.
  • Strategic Planning: Utilize analytical skills to reduce complexity and give perspective to situations. Assess opportunities and risks to give recommendations for future direction. Participate with the management team in developing supply chain strategy.
  • Implementation and Change: Show a proactive approach to change and encourage continuous improvement in everything we do. Show initiative and be decisive in the decision-making process.
  • Supplier Customer: Be sensitive to all requirements and expectations while having a deep understanding of the commodities in which we purchase. Understand how value is created through the entire supply chain. Present yourself and the company professionally in all dealings with suppliers/customers.
Requirements
  • Education: Degree from an accredited college or demonstrated experience in a purchasing environment for a minimum of 10 years.
  • Experience: A minimum of 7 years of progressive purchasing experience contributing to improved supply chain methods within a team environment. A minimum of 5 years of experience working with an ERP system (i.e., SAP, Oracle). Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. A commitment to continuous process improvement. Ability to work well across functional responsibilities.
Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.
  • Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word), Outlook.
  • Ability to learn new software packages as necessary.
  • Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
  • Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time.
  • Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company).

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