Mgr, Commodity

Position Summary

Subject matter procurement expert for the assigned to the Indirect Procurement Categories. Research suppliers from a variety of usual and unusual sources. Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule in a total cost of ownership perspective. Responsible for short- and long-term planning and strategizing for assigned indirect procurement categories such as Consulting, Legal, Financial Services, HR, Marketing, External Staffing, Technology among others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs complex price analysis of multiple variables. Expert use of analysis, forecasting, problem solving and quality improvement to develop strategies for dynamic market conditions. Develops a procurement and negotiation strategy based on multiple and often complex variables. Negotiates price, availability, quality, service and delivery schedule. Makes negotiation decisions often in high volatility situations based on multiple market variables with limited guidelines for price and availability.  Analyzes and incorporates specific market data to negotiations, strategies and plans that correlate to the indirect procurement categories procured. Communicates and presents clear strategies, plans and cost impacts to upper management Attends industry trade shows and conferences Measures and evaluates suppliers under a Supplier Relationship management program Contributor to the company's supply chain and procurement policies. Responsible for implementing and driving change. Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

8 + years related procurement experience or specialized technical experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in related field.  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities. Negotiation and analytical skills required.  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers and all levels of staff and management, both shipboard and shoreside.  Physical requirements and Work Environment

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a pc, communicate, listen, and assess information. The employee may move about the office complex, may travel to other office locations, and may lift, push, pull or move 10 -15 pounds. Visual requirements include distant, close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The environment includes work inside/outside the office. Position has travel averaging 5 to 10 percent of the time.

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