Software Commodity Manager

3 weeks ago

Milwaukee, United States Synectics Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Description:

  • Leads cross functional teams made up of business unit developers/engineers, IT professionals, and contract specialists

  • Manage global sourcing strategies for our key software suppliers

  • Achieve year-on-year improvement in total cost, quality, and service while leading regional and global sourcing management activities and leading supplier relationships

  • With guidance from the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, develop the sourcing strategy for assigned software and technology commodities and suppliers, using input from the sourcing team and key global/regional stakeholders within the business units.

  • The sourcing strategy will drive the continuous improvement of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the assigned commodities.

  • Negotiate commercial terms with software vendors, including price, caps on increases, payment terms, service levels, cancellation for convenience.

  • Interface with Legal to incorporate acceptable legal terms

  • Drive implementation of the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities.

  • Once a sourcing strategy has been developed, the Commodity Manager will communicate, monitor and aggressively manage business unit compliance of the strategy.

  • The Manager will also establish working relationships with other functions (e.g. Engineering, Plant Operations, Suppliers and Product Quality, etc.), bringing a Strategic Sourcing perspective to all key processes.

  • Develop an expertise in the business unit products and/or corporate function needs and capabilities for commodities and services.

  • The Commodity Manager partners with business units and functions to understand their goals and objectives and formulates strategies to achieve desired business results.

  • On an ongoing basis, the Manager will remain current on service and supply market trends, supplier economics, and best practice sourcing.

  • Responsible for Global Supplier Management.

  • The Commodity Manager will monitor and evaluate supplier performance around security, quality, delivery, lead time of all suppliers.

  • Conduct regular strategic business reviews with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of the supply base.

  • Measure and track performance on Sourcing KPIs within each commodity or service.

  • The Commodity Manager will be responsible for monthly reporting to senior management on key performance indicators within the supply chain.

  • These KPI's may include savings, quality, delivery, lead time, market trends, etc.

  • Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities for assigned software and technology / services.

  • Within the business unit or function, the Commodity Manager will champion annual productivity improvements by leading internal and joint supplier/unit teams pursuing TCO reduction opportunities in alignment with the sourcing strategy (e.g. security expectations, improving supplier operations, demand management, improving supply chain flexibility, etc.).

  • Facilitate a culture in which everyone can do their best work through inclusion, engagement, and retention.

  • Ensure thorough familiarity with policies and procedures relating to Sourcing and standards of business conduct.

  • Comply with all policies and procedures.

  • Provide support for other IT commodities as needed, including Embedded Software, Hardware, Telecommunications, Engineering Tools, and IT Services

  • This position will pivot in the types of support and actions needed to support successfully. There will be shifting priorities which may lead to a mix of daily duties including; support of legal reviews, negotiations with suppliers, facilitation of security reviews, workshops with engineers

  • Continuous improvement of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the assigned commodity/services which include productivity and cash flow.

  • Successful (on time and accurate) completion and facilitation of security reviews.

  • Management of Risk factors (valid contracts, cost and cash flow controls, facilitation of security reviews)

  • Work Hours - 8am to 5pm

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.

  • Advanced formal degree preferred

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in indirect sourcing and/or strategic sourcing or an operations discipline in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment

  • Must have experience with negotiating medium to large software agreements - at least some at $1M+ in size Examples of software for reference - Microsoft, Workday, SAP, Oracle.

  • Basic knowledge of commodities (Direct / Indirect, depending on role), supply management practices and analytics

  • Proven experience in conflict resolution, strategy development and project management.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.

  • Working knowledge of ERP systems is essential, preferably SAP.

  • Knowledge in data architecture and management applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Strong team leader/contributor, comfortable in leading cross functional and multi-cultural teams.

  • High energy, driven and enthusiastic about opportunities to establish new approaches to reduce Total Cost Ownership (TCO).

  • Possess well-rounded knowledge software negotiations

  • Exceptional problem solving and project management skills

  • Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) to various levels internal and external to

  • Proficient in dealing with language and cultural barriers

  • Capable of capturing and transforming an idea/concept into business opportunity and deliver positive results

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.

  • Ability to effectively influence key stakeholders without a direct reporting relationship.

  • Embraces and demonstrates leadership characteristics that foster a culture of inclusion.

  • There will be a need for the ability to manage multiple sourcing projects at one time, project management skills or experience is desirable.

  • A basic understanding of Software security practices will be essential in the success of this role.

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