Commodity Manager ll

ROUSH•Livonia, MI

About The Position

Roush is hiring a Commodity Manager II to support Indirect/MRO purchasing in Livonia, Michigan. This strategic role monitors market trends, develops and executes commodity sourcing strategies, negotiates supplier agreements, and communicates commodity strategies across the business. The Commodity Manager serves as a subject matter expert, manages supplier relationships and performance, and supports cost reduction and sourcing for current production and new programs globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related or technical area.
U.S. citizenship.
At least 3 years of experience managing the responsible commodities.
Experience with cost modeling, cost drivers, and cost structures.
Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
Ability to manage complex commodities and increasing spend or growth across multiple commodities.
Demonstrated competence in negotiation and supplier assessment.
Demonstrated competence in developing and implementing commodity strategies.
Understanding of industry quality standards.
Coordination, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge of indirect/MRO purchasing.
Experience supporting capital purchases, facility building improvements with contractors, industrial equipment, and rentals.
Manufacturing exposure or experience.
Automotive industry experience.
PeopleSoft experience.
Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Lead current production cost reduction and global new-program sourcing for assigned commodities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather input, build common ground, and support the Commodity Team’s overall impact.
Process purchase orders and ensure suppliers meet delivery dates.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that leverage Roush’s global buying power and optimize supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, and launch.
Lead data collection, validation, analysis, and negotiation activities for assigned commodities.
Lead negotiations and manage global strategic supplier contracts, including approving changes.
Manage relationships with strategic suppliers.
Communicate commodity agreements and strategies globally across the business.
Periodically communicate progress to senior-level managers inside and outside the company.
Facilitate supplier assessments and performance reviews, monitor strategy effectiveness, and make changes when appropriate.
Serve as a commodity resource and subject matter expert.
Participate in process improvements and help develop and implement best practices.
Monitor supply markets and trends, and aggregate forecasts and global specifications.
Operate professionally and with high personal integrity.
Approve global sourcing decisions.
Develop cost models.