Global Commodity Leader - Plastics

Current Lighting Employee Co LLC • Cleveland, OH

36d • $97,000 - $121,000

About The Position

Current™, formerly GE Current, a Daintree Company, is stepping into a new era with a bold brand identity that marks the integration of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. Together, these two legacies form one unified enterprise with a shared commitment: to deliver the innovation customers need through smarter, more sustainable lighting and controls solutions. Built on a foundation of trusted performance and decades of proven reliability, Current’s mission is to transform spaces through technology that enhances comfort, safety, and efficiency. Its products illuminate environments that inspire people while reducing energy use and supporting a cleaner future. With 35 leading product brands under its umbrella, Current offers an unmatched portfolio tailored to diverse industries and applications—each delivering unique value and performance. The company’s primary offices are located in Cleveland, Ohio, and Greenville, South Carolina, complemented by centers of expertise in Austin, Texas; and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing excellence extends across Hendersonville, North Carolina; Plympton, Massachusetts; Christiansburg, Virginia; Acuña, Mexico; and Tijuana, Mexico—ensuring quality and innovation from design to delivery. Role Purpose/Summary: The Global Commodity Leader – Plastics is responsible for all strategic sourcing activities for the commodity and serves as the functional lead for all new product introductions for related platforms. These activities include contract negotiation, supplier selection, competitive quoting, market benchmarking, and development / execution of cost out programs, which deliver value-added benefits for the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited university or college
• Knowledge or plastics processes, materials & products and experience with the commodity
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain or related field
• Ability to work in US without Company sponsorship
• Up to 20% travel required

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to lead teams and drive resolution to meet Supply Chain deliverables
• Global Commodity Market experience
• Experience developing the framework for a commodity strategy
• Self-starter, proactive individual with excellent problem-solving skills
• Six Sigma certified or equivalent quality certification
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of SAP
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to articulate responses in a concise manner and target the message based on the audience·
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at any given time
• Experience in developing should cost of assigned parts

Responsibilities

• Create and lead the commodity procurement strategy including selecting preferred primary and secondary suppliers for each commodity based on business objectives, developing a process to communicate those selections to design teams, and enforcing adherence to that strategy
• Leverage the strategy you create to drive reduced lead times, consolidation of common and similar components, as well as achieving variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals
• Lead the supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit
• Negotiate supply agreements with strategic suppliers to ensure supply of critical components where necessary
• Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to deliver cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger
• Develop technical and market expertise in the resin global markets and building supplier relationships. Use acquired expertise to become a resource for NPI teams to design cost effective solutions that meet their design requirements as well as supply chain and commercial objectives
• Develop a model for estimating the manufacturing capacity of each part to support ramp up investment discussions
• Closely monitor supplier performance to plan and work with the suppliers to manage any required recovery plans / actions
• Coordinate with factories and suppliers to ensure supply meets any and all demand requirements
• Hold performance reviews with suppliers as needed
• Conduct Capacity Audits, track any Red Flags that impede supplier performance and control revisions at Suppliers
• Analyze and negotiate quotes from multiple suppliers to develop "best in class" and "best in design" performance needs
• Work with Product Line Sourcing Leaders, Fulfillment Leaders, Technology, and Product Management to execute programs to meet business objectives and meet customer needs
• Update MRP systems with appropriate supplier inputs (e.g., cost, lead-time, supplier selections, MOQs, ROPs, safety stocks, etc.) for each program
• Conduct program milestone reviews to identify risks within the programs and mitigate those risks prior to launch

Benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees