Purpose Statement:  Responsible for identifying materials suitable for corporate contracts within assigned commodity scope.  Responsible for developing and administering contracts which take full advantage of the total corporate volume and developing supply chain strategies to yield component contracts at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).  Responsible for generating forecast and total purchase reports for management as required. 

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Develop, communicate, and execute the forward growth strategy for assigned commodities.  Conduct industry research and have a high degree of business knowledge of the manufacturers, suppliers and market place.
• Establish performance objectives and associated metrics for the Commodities Group.  Track the performance and report progress on a monthly or quarterly basis as directed.
• Support sites in the region when critical component escalations arise.
• Provide necessary guidance and support to the organization on the commodity strategy.
• Cultivate and maintain regional and global strategic supplier relationships with their executives for all major component types within assigned commodities.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.

Other Qualifications:  

• Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
• Strong experience driving KPIs
• Demonstrated commodity management expertise
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Project management experience

Physical Requirements:  

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:  

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.