Commodity Manager II

Gleason•Rochester, NY

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for all indirect spend categories (those not directly tied to the production of products or delivery of customer services). This role is responsible for cost efficiency, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and value creation across a broad range of goods and services required for company operations. The primary responsibilities will be to: Develop and implement sourcing strategies while managing the business relationships with suppliers of these commodities. Regularly engage with internal stakeholders to become trusted advisor for sourcing decisions and engagement with indirect suppliers. Assist in tactical implementations of supplier services where needed and process indirect SAP transactions. Negotiate, execute, and effectively manage supplier agreements.

Requirements

5-7 years’ experience in the following disciplines; supply chain management, strategic sourcing, general business management, demand or materials management, operational management utilizing ERP systems.
Must have broad interpersonal skills enabling comfortable and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
Must be able to demonstrate aptitude in purchase price cost analyses.
Must be able to understand and interpret contractual language
Ability to utilize competitive knowledge to determine business strategies and decisions. Internet utilization, electronic business to business experience, negotiation techniques, presentation skills.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
Critical thinking, decision making, complex problem solving, project management, expert in primary function(s), ability to lead, motivate and develop skills among colleagues.

Responsibilities

Develops and manages the implementation of commodity sourcing strategies.
Partner with internal stakeholders such as Facilities, IT, Finance, Packaging, Engineering, Operations, HR and EHS to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
Understands and publishes trend analysis of cost drivers for commodities managed.
Reviews supplier spend (SAP and credit card) with internal stakeholders to ensure visibility and guide spend decisions.
Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics.
Manage periodic renewals of supplier service agreements, negotiating cost and value added aspects with stakeholder input.
Accountability for all aspects of the business relationship with key suppliers.
Initiates face-to-face supplier meetings to review performance, new opportunities, cost reductions, etc. Frequency will vary based upon critical nature of supplier or service/product/equipment supplied. Documents of record, meeting minutes etc. are to be maintained.
Works cross functionally to facilitate and help develop Scope of Work definitions for supplier engagement.
Works closely with Legal and Corporate Management to ensure optimal results in negotiations with suppliers regarding Capital Terms and Conditions as well as service level agreements (SLAs).
Advises internal stakeholders on the best commercial method to engage suppliers (Purchase order type, credit card, ect.).
Identifies and executes continuous productivity, cost and/or business process improvements with suppliers based upon key cost drivers. These improvements are to be documented.
Develops, recommends and implements risk mitigation strategies for single, sole source or high business risk components and suppliers.
Develops professional skills of subordinates, as applicable.
Assist with Logistics spend management, negotiation Master Service Agreements and rates and assisting in issue resolution.
Engage Gleason sites outside of Gleason Works Rochester, to assist with major indirect spend categories and projects and drive cross-plant implementation of supplier solutions and agreements to maximize value.