MGR COMMODITY (Indirect IT)

Daikin•Waller, TX

About The Position

The Commodity Manager manages categories of indirect materials in support of HVAC operations. The role works with business units to understand customer requirements and align supply-base strategies with business needs, then develops and executes category strategies in coordination with business and functional stakeholders. The position supports supplier selection and negotiations, delivers cost reductions through contract and service negotiations and supplier improvement, and maintains continuity of supply for assigned categories. The role owns supplier relationships and performance monitoring, facilitates Quarterly Business Reviews with top suppliers, completes commodity playbooks, and provides Procurement leadership with annual cost evaluations. It develops short- and long-term category strategies, category strategy documents, and three- to five-year growth playbooks; builds a pipeline of sustainable cost-saving projects; reports financial cost-down projects weekly to executives; and oversees supplier contract execution and reporting. The position also supports global indirect-material synergy efforts, conducts regular voice-of-the-customer reviews, and develops preferred supplier lists with pre-established rates where possible. The position provides direction and guidance to buyers, supports their development, and has people-management responsibilities. Work is guided by company policies, procedures, and business plans, with guidance from a Senior Manager or Director. The role works on moderately complex to difficult issues and projects and operates within signing-authority limits set by company policy. Domestic and foreign travel may be involved, estimated at 15%. Essential responsibilities must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Commodity Management or Strategic Sourcing.
At least 5 years of leadership experience.
Project Management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Working knowledge of commodity management and strategic sourcing processes and best practices.
Leadership skills, including the ability to develop, direct, manage, delegate, and motivate an organization.
Ability to develop and balance short- and long-term strategies.
Proficiency in MS Office applications Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Effective two-way communication, executive presentation, and professional business acumen.
Collaboration, negotiation, and relationship-management skills for working with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors.
Knowledge of project management processes, methods, and applications.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, including systematic root-cause elimination.
Priority-setting and organizational skills to manage multiple inputs and directions.
Ability to adapt to operational needs, work under pressure, and make sound decisions.
Good judgment, strong work ethics and integrity, attention to detail, and compliance orientation, including regarding safety.
Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Project.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies for assigned categories.
Provide direction and guidance to a team of buyers and foster a results-oriented environment.
Lead commercial strategy and prepare for commercial negotiations.
Own supplier relationships, monitor performance, and manage execution of Quarterly Business Reviews.
Develop category strategy documents and three- to five-year growth playbook plans.
Build and support a pipeline of cost-saving projects for sustainable year-over-year productivity and cost reduction.
Provide weekly executive reporting on financial cost-down projects for assigned categories.
Execute and report on supplier contracts.
Support global synergy efforts for assigned categories within the Indirect Materials organization.
Conduct regular voice-of-the-customer reviews with cross-functional business-unit leadership and stakeholders.
Create preferred supplier lists with pre-established rates where possible.
Provide Procurement leadership with annual cost evaluations for assigned goods and services.
Support supplier selection and negotiations and ensure continuity of supply for assigned categories.
Participate in additional projects and activities to support ongoing business needs.