Commodity Strategy Leader

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years sourcing, procurement, purchasing, planning, or related supply chain experience) + minimum of 5 years sourcing, procurement, purchasing, planning, or related supply chain experience

Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for their machining and fabrication sub-commodities.
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the sub-commodities.
Align sub-commodity strategies with overall commodity and business strategies.
Management of the Long Term Agreement (LTA) process to ensure the best SQDC outcomes.
Identify, evaluate, and develop a robust supplier base for machining and fabrication components with-in their sub-commodity.
In partnership with the supplier teams, establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, engineering and product lines.
Monitor and analyze cost drivers and market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Work closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other internal teams to ensure alignment and support for sourcing strategies.
Participate or lead various cross-functional teams to drive projects and initiatives related to machining and fabrication sourcing.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the machining and fabrication supply base.
Develop contingency plans to address potential supply chain disruptions.

Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication processes, materials, and market dynamics.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful sourcing strategies.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment.
Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software and tools.
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker