Global Commodity Manager

Sr. Global Commodity Manager needed for an American Manufacturer of Electrical Wiring Equipment!

· Manager Level

· Anaheim, CA

· $140K – $150K base

One of the World’s premier Electrical Wiring manufacturers is looking for a Sr. Global Commodity Manager to lead their rapidly expanding team!

This Sr. Global Commodity Manager is responsible for the financial and operational performance within the raw materials (Metals) category. The Sr. Global Commodity Manager is responsible for all supplier selection decisions and operating performance relative to cost, quality, and delivery. Additionally, the candidate is accountable for developing a global commodity strategy that assist the businesses in executing their operations plan. The strategy will include input from stakeholders to insure we have alignment on who we choose to collaborate with in support of our material requirements. The Global Commodity Manager operates primarily independently but guided with input from the VP, Sourcing and VP/GM’s. The Sr. Global Commodity Manager is seen as an expert in the department to guide less experienced buyers. This position can be based out of any of my client’s corporate offices.

Sr. Global Commodity Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Assure quality programs exist at all major suppliers & Address quality issues with vendors to ensure quality meets or tops quality requirements and corrective actions are implemented immediately upon notification of any failure
• Executes negotiations and determines most competitive solutions, using a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Responsible to meet the cost reduction targets developed on a yearly basis
• Creates Commodity strategies & effectively communicates the strategy with senior leadership.
• Must have a great understanding of the raw material market (Metals)
• Ability to comprehend business law, aware of international law. Execute contract agreements with key strategic suppliers.
• Able to develop new or unique T&C’s for legal review, working knowledge of intellectual property, indemnification, and liability
• Capable of managing and / or leading multi-location / global projects
• Routinely leads cross-functional teams. Must have ability to construct value stream industry maps and apply advanced financial techniques.
• Must be able to manage complex commercial relationships. Must pinpoint and drive out non-value-added activities & conduct regular Business Performance Reviews with suppliers.
• Has a good understanding of Best Practices within Supply Chain
• Global Awareness: Familiar with International companies and their countries business practices and able to structure both domestic and international agreements

The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering. OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with successful completion of the CPIM certification. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ work experience & At least 5 years’ experience in sourcing with demonstrated performance and leadership competency driving strategy, operations performance results and cost management.
• MUST have experience procuring/ sourcing Metals.
• Must have working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to think independently and offer solutions to obstacles.
• Travel is required to suppliers and manufacturing plants being supported (less than 30%).