Global Commodity Management Specialist

Generac Power Systems • Waukesha, WI

17h

About The Position

The Global Commodity Management Specialist supports the strategic management of commodities and products worldwide, working with cross-functional teams and suppliers. The role helps execute sourcing strategies and assigned projects to reduce the total cost of material acquisition, improve revenue and gross margin, align the supply base, enhance product quality, and reduce risk.

The position supports material cost productivity, commodity and supplier strategy development, supplier performance management, supplier development, sourcing agreements, and supply-chain optimization. It also monitors commodity markets and supplier performance and serves as an SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, supplier quality, or management.
• Demonstrated skills in cost reduction and bidding techniques to maximize value.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques, including strategic supplier concepts.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality toolbox, and problem-solving methodologies.
• ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify, support, and deliver material cost productivity to cost of goods sold using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support the development and communication of commodity and supplier strategies.
• Manage supplier expectations and performance, using data analytics to drive corrective actions and improvements.
• Support the development, negotiation, and execution of supplier agreements.
• Support supplier development and quarterly business reviews.
• Evaluate current and new suppliers to improve service levels, total cost, and efficiency.
• Support negotiation of Master Supply Agreements to maximize expenditure value and focus on achieving high inventory turns.
• Optimize the supply chain of goods and services from suppliers through to customers, with a focus on lead-time reduction.
• Report on supplier and commodity market analysis by monitoring trends.
• Monitor and improve supplier scorecards.
• Act as SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Onsite gym, walking trails, café, and free parking.
• Employee activities and scheduled events for employees and retirees and their families.
• Eligible for summer hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• Product loan and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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