Commodity Manager

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas • Pageland, SC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Commodity Manager to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts. As a full-time Commodity Manager in the Sourcing and Procurement Department at Aalberts, based in Charlotte, NC, you will be responsible for maintaining relationships with current suppliers and qualify potential new sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business.
• 5 years’ experience in Purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing company.
• Ability to analyze and present data using Power BI & MS Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to find creative solutions for complex problems using methodical and analytical approaches.
• Eagerness to identify opportunities and to capitalize on them.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with industrial metals e.g. steel, brass, bronze and their manufacturing processes, casting, forging, machining etc.
• Professional certification, e.g.CPIM/CSCP
• Ability to influence others, handle conflict, and lead multifunctional teams.
• Experience with internet-based bidding and procurement tools.
• Upper Intermediate (B2) in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data and use in the development of strategic initiatives and sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Compile data for decision making, present for approval and lead/support project execution.
• Negotiate or renew supplier agreements to purchase goods and services for all locations.
• Manage supplier changes and resourcing activities, which includes tracking, initiating, coordinating, buyer/supplier follow-up, and align cross-functional input.
• Collaborate with cross-functional areas and their business requirements.
• Participate in the procurement teams’ development of long term and global commodity strategies that support overall cost savings targets.
• Support other Procurement activities when necessary.
• Represent Purchasing in multi-functional teams locally and globally.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by your manager.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• generous paid time off
• competitive full suite benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level