Global Commodity Manager
| Company | Watts Water |
|---|---|
| Location | Andover, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering, or Supply Chain
- 5+ years of experience in Global Supply Chain Operations (industrial/commercial), with expertise in casting and machining
- Must have at least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role
- Commodity experience establishing and implementing strategic plans to deliver world class sourcing of manufactured parts, preferably machined castings and Machined Components
- Willingness to travel 50% domestically and internationally as required
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute cost reduction strategies aligned with company goals
- Manage important metrics such as Supplier Quality, Service, Cost, Safety, and Integrity
- Become the subject matter expert for assigned commodities and associated markets
- Categorize suppliers as Strategic, Grow, Maintain, or Rationalize, and implement appropriate strategies
- Create and manage a Sourcing Cost Reduction Program (PPV & VAVE) project funnel
- Develop and maintain a supply chain roadmap, supporting transitions and continuous improvements
- Lead supplier negotiations and project implementation for assigned commodities for casting and machining
- Develop relationships with our teams (Engineering, Product Management) and external suppliers
- Provide escalation support for site purchasing managers and improve supplier performance through global leverage
- Maintain a Supplier Risk Management Program, focusing on capacity, quality, and delivery
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications preferred
- International commodity sourcing experience in Vietnam, Mexico and India is preferred
- Experience in delivering year-over-year savings in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a Lean/Six Sigma transformation