Commodity Manager

In this position you will be responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies for driving supplier development across multiple commodity categories in support of our business. Establishing contracting and negotiation approaches to ensure timely supply of materials which is beneficial for the company and the supplier is critical. Commodities include commercial off-the-shelf communications equipment and fabricated parts including custom sheet metal, cables and machined parts in support of the company’s product lines and resell side of the business. This is a fast-paced working environment with multiple competing priorities.  The successful candidate will know how to coordinate and communicate among the various customer groups to achieve all of the desired purchasing priorities.

Location: Portland, OR

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Establish a commodity strategy approach to our supply chain efforts, driving effective execution from the suppliers

• Create and manage a supplier development plan to monitor, measure, and communicate the status of key supplier’s performance in support of our business

• Apply strong contracting and negotiation approaches, appropriate for the types and size of suppliers, to ensure continuous material availability needed in support of our customers’ demand

• Maintain advanced knowledge of industry and market dynamics for commodities to drive solutions in advance of our requirements

• Coordinate supplier selection, consolidation, or diversification to confidently meet our needs

• Perform purchasing of parts to support resale and PacStar product line including custom sheet metal, cables and machined parts in support of the company’s proprietary products.

• Initiate RFQs/RFPs, review bids, negotiate terms and pricing for materials

• Identify and resolve purchasing problems/concerns; follow up to ensure timely and accurate product delivery

• Works directly with Purchasing Manager and Scheduling & Production teams to strengthen the performance of supply chain

• Works with Engineering and Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier capabilities and performance is achieving the required level for the supplied materials

• Works with Supplier Quality Engineering and Engineering to qualify new suppliers.

• Works with Supplier Quality Engineering and Engineering to perform on going supplier quality audits.

• Communicates with Manager and Scheduling when there are significant delivery challenges

• Correspond with suppliers regarding current status of purchase orders

• Strongly coordinates with Purchasing Manager

• Evaluates, maintains and produces periodic reports on supplier performance, supply chain effectiveness and improvements; presents this to management as appropriate

• Communicate with other departments including sales, production, warehouse and credit/billing

• Performance requires physical attendance

• Ensure adherence to established government and company policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and safety standards

• Other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• Min 4+ years’ experience in strategic commodity management with 5+ additional years’ experience with purchasing/scheduling for both commercial off-the-shelf and custom fabricated parts including sheet metal, plastics, cables, and machined parts

• Ability to assess supplier performance and recommend/drive strategies to make improvements

• Ability to implement supplier metrics to objectively evaluate and communicate their performance

• Ability to quickly learn the company’s purchasing and inventory processes and procedures and recommend areas where improvements can be implemented

• Experience with Sage and/or SAP ERP/MRP software systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically excel

• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a cross-functional team and knows when to ask for guidance. Can liaise across departments to solve problems

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver on key deadlines

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings

• Ability to detect/analyze and help resolve problems and report information to appropriate personnel

• Ability to work both independently and in a cross-functional team environment

• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing both internally and externally

• Can do attitude

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must

• Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines

• Experience in AS9100 QMS environment is strongly desired

• APICS/CPM certification desired

• Knowledge of accounting procedures involving procurement and planning preferred

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.