Commodity Manager

Heroux-Devtek • Strongsville, OH

74d

About The Position

Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry. Located in Strongsville, the 90+ employee facility (100,000 sq. ft.) is one of Héroux-Devtek's centers of excellence for the final assembly of landing gear. As part of the Central Division, you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs such as the Boeing 777 and Embraer E-2, and important military programs as F-18, F-35, C-17 and C-130. With a strong focus on latest technology of manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques we aim to remain the best value producer of complex landing gear components.

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience in manufacturing
• Experience with contract negotiation
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and globally
• Analytical Skills - Data Analysis and Financial Analysis
• Intermediate negotiation, written and verbal communication skills
• Inventory Management experience
• Minimum of a 4 year BA/BS in business, technical or related field
• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team leader for the procurement team to manage monthly KPIs (OTD, Inventory, PPV, etc.) and provide guidance on best practices supply chain support
• Preparing, conducting/leading supplier contract negotiations with best in class price, payment terms, quality levels, and delivery terms in alignment with corporate objectives
• Ensure accuracy of contractual agreement for assigned suppliers
• Coordinate and support on-site supplier assessment and continuous improvement activities that drive down total cost and increase total supplier quality
• Develop relationship with upper management at key suppliers
• Manage supplier escalations and improvement plans
• Assess supplier capacity and conduct risk analysis- capacity and financial
• Identify new and/or alternate sources of supply as necessary to support new product development, cost reduction requirements, and/or supplier performance issues
• Evaluate medium to long-term supplier capabilities to optimize supply base deliverables
• Perform all necessary duties to support corporate goals as it relates to established supplier quality, total cost, and inventory objectives
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of essential commodity trends including: industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, material lead times, and technical/manufacturing processes
• Support in the make vs. buy analysis through new program introduction/launch
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments or projects as needed and assigned

Benefits

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees