Global Commodity Manager

6 hours ago

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Generac Full time
Job Title: Global Commodity Manager - Engines

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company dedicated to powering a smarter world. Our company has a rich history of innovation, from creating the home standby generator market category to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company. We continue to push new boundaries and are seeking a talented Commodity Manager to join our team at our Global HQ in Waukesha, WI.

Job Summary:

The Commodity Manager will be responsible for the strategic management of assigned commodities and products worldwide. This role will involve working with cross-functional teams to own the supplier execution and performance. The successful candidate will implement sourcing strategies that produce tangible value through process improvements and projects that yield a reduced total cost of material acquisition, revenue and gross margin improvement, supply base alignment, enhanced product quality, and overall reduction of risk.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Champion supplier development and quarterly business reviews.
  • Define and communicate the commodity strategy to all levels of the organization and suppliers.
  • Recommend and implement strategic plans that display measured improvement of total cost of ownership and significantly reduce risk related to our engine supply plan.
  • Monitor and communicate technology transitions and life-cycle related roadmaps for all related industries.
  • Ensure that all procurement is in compliance with all applicable regulations and laws related to procurement practices and in accordance with standard practices.
  • Evaluate current and new suppliers to develop and improve service levels in search of continuous improvements regarding total cost and efficiency.
  • Negotiate Master Supply Agreements to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure and focus on obtainment of high inventory turns.
  • Optimize the supply chain of goods and services from our suppliers through to our customers by focusing on lead time reduction.
  • Participate and/or lead cross-functional teams related to quality, price, inventories and availability of materials.
  • Report on supplier and commodity market analysis by monitoring trends.
  • Participate in Supplier quality audits for conformance to corporate requirements.
  • Own and update the supplier scorecards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor Degree in related field OR 8 years related experience within a similar working environment.
  • 5-7 years experience in strategic sourcing, supplier quality or operational management.
  • Ability to travel both domestic and internationally, up to 30% of the time.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to professionally and effectively interact with all stakeholders both internal and external at any level of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of engine components and their processes including but not limited to casting, forging, stamping, and machining.
  • Previous experience with commodity management, strategic sourcing or engineering.
  • Continuous improvement, Six Sigma Concepts and methodologies.
  • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Demonstrated skills in cost reduction and bidding techniques to maximize value.
  • Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers.
  • Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques including strategic supplier concepts.
  • Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality tool box, and problem solving methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess critical market dynamics, including end to end industry assessments and analysis of the competitive landscape for engines.
  • Ability to identify market and supply risks / liabilities and develop contingency plans.
  • Track, report, and reconcile all material price variation (EPPV) and purchase price variation (APPV) to financial teams.
  • Highly self-motivated, ability to work well under pressure, maintain composure during rapidly changing situations, analyze situations and take effective actions to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • ERP knowledge.
Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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