Sr. Purchasing Commodity Manager- Supply Chain Manufacturing

WHO WE ARE:

Douglas Dynamics is North America's premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

We are seeking a Sr. Purchasing Commodity Manager- Supply Chain Manufacturing

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

This position is responsible for all aspects of supplier management within defined category assignments. Within the framework of Douglas Dynamics Lean Supply methodology, develop an in-depth understanding of the assigned categories and associated commodity drivers within the global marketplace. Defines key objectives and performance criteria of suppliers, in quality, delivery and total cost both domestically and globally utilizing our DSO team. Job may include Supervision of less experienced staff within the department.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A generous 401k match

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, and develop a sourcing strategy
• Prepare RFP/RFQ documents to support margin improvement.
• Conduct pricing negotiations and cost analysis to maximize the best total cost, quality, lead-time and delivery expectations.
• Draft, review, and approve purchase orders
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with assigned suppliers.
• Present appropriate training materials for continuous education of supplier organizations and their suppliers. Leverage supplier resources to educate the DD organization as well.
• Resolve issues with material receipts, invoices, quality issues, and returns as needed.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure that supplies are available to satisfy organizational needs
• Utilize knowledge of Inventory, Distribution, Transportation, and financial concepts to support purchasing functions
• Evaluate supplier performance and work towards continuous improvement. Identify attributes required for suppliers to sustain a competitive advantage for DD.
• Utilize the Supplier Performance Metrics process to guide continuous improvement and strive to achieve Best of Best (BOB) status for key suppliers. Define strategic direction for supplier improvement both at the macro and micro levels.
• Coordinate and assist in implementation of DD Lean Supply Chain systems including kan bans, stocking plans, VMI, and other pull systems and milk-run delivery methods. Utilize MRP and other analytical tools to support established production schedules and expedite any exceptions as required.
• Collect and analyze data sets from multiple sources to facilitate decision making in support of strategies.
• Develop, implement and communicate detailed three-year strategic plan for the commodity, including, but not limited to: commodity drivers and influencers, DD competitive suppliers in the commodity, spend and cost trends, supplier performance, supply segmentation and optimal supply chain size. Secure external information through publications, meetings and seminars to serve as the DD subject matter expert in said commodity. Benchmark DD performance within defined commodity.
• Plan and schedule visits to suppliers to assure communication of DD expectations and identify supply deficiencies.
• Engage Suppliers with ESI events to support DD's NPD process.
• Utilize Standards of Work (SOWs) for GSS to support organizational objectives and leverage best practice across the company. Participate as a SOW auditor and preparation of appropriate corrective actions that will assure compliance.
• Utilize problem solving skills to eliminate supplier deficiencies and implementation of corrective actions to eliminate root cause failures.
• Consistently conduct business in an ethical and professional manner when interacting with internal personnel, suppliers, distributors and customers. Follow the DD Code of Conduct and report any violations to your manager.
• Participate with teams as assigned to create continuous improvements in processes, systems, and procedures
• Lead the DD GSS supplier continuous improvement/kaizen RISE initiatives including development of the supplier kaizen process, SOWs, forms and templates and planning guidelines for events. Monitor results from events and assure that DD is achieving an appropriate ROI from each event. Communicate best practices and results to the organization. Train the internal and external organizations in the continuous improvement process as required.
• Manage the more complex strategic high spend commodities within divisional spend categories
• As a subject matter expert in processes, SOW's, and Supply Management techniques, assist in the onboarding of new members of the GSS team and mentoring of the less experienced members of the team.
• Supervision responsibilities if assigned for Supply Chain or Sr. Supply Chain Analysts.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

Education/Experience: Four-year college degree in supply chain management, industrial management, business administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Advanced Degree desired

Experience and/or Training:

• Knowledge of supply chain principles
• The ability to handle pressure patiently and politely
• Capable of prioritizing and adapting in a fast-paced environment

Licenses/Certificates: Prefer CPSM or equivalent

Technology/Equipment:Experience with ERP or large enterprise software preferred. Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Suite and/or Office 365

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Douglas Dynamics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.