Commodity Manager ll

ROUSH•Livonia, MI

About The Position

At Roush, fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays. The Commodity Manager (CM) II is an individual who is extremely strategic and forward-thinking. A CM is a subject matter expert who monitors market trends, develops sourcing strategies, and communicates commodity agreements and strategies across the business. The CM will possess a demonstrated competence in development & execution of commodity strategies, negotiation, and supplier assessments. This position is in Livonia, MI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business related or technical area
Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing the responsible commodities
Experience with cost modeling/cost drivers/cost structures
Ability to read blueprints/drawings
Ability to manage complex commodities and increasing spend/growth across multiple commodities
Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing suppliers
Demonstrated competence in developing & implementing commodity strategies
Possesses an understanding of industry quality standards
Coordination, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Professional verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge in-direct / MRO purchasing
Manufacturing exposure/experience
Experience in the automotive industry
PeopleSoft experience
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Lead current production cost reduction & new program sourcing globally for the commodities
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to seek input, common ground, and trust of the Commodity Team to optimize overall impact
Process purchase orders and ensure that supplier is meeting delivery dates
Develop and execute sourcing strategies and plans to leverage Roush’s global buy and optimize total supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and launch)
Lead, manage and execute all data collection, validation, analysis, and negotiation activities for the commodities
Lead the negotiation and management of global strategic supplier contracts & approve any changes
Manage overall relationship for strategic suppliers
Communicate commodity agreements and strategies to the business globally
Communicate progress periodically to senior level managers within and outside the company
Facilitate ongoing supplier assessment and performance review meetings, monitor effectiveness of strategy, and make changes where appropriate
Serve as a resource/expert for the commodities
Take part in process improvements in conjunction with the team to develop & implement best practices
Monitor supply markets and trends and aggregate forecasts & global specifications
Operate in a professional manner with the highest personal integrity
Approve all sourcing decisions globally
Cost model development