Global Commodity Manager

Shape Technologies Group•Kent, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for managing large-scale projects and negotiations simultaneously. Balancing strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls is essential in this role. A candidate for this position must be a creative problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and uses change management to guide and coach others to execute with speed and purpose.

Requirements

Demonstrated project management experience.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a strategic sourcing role within a related manufacturing industry.
Three (3) years’ experience with international sourcing in lower cost geographies.
Sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of simultaneous projects.
Solid analytical skills to understand market dynamics and business requirements.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey ideas and processes.
Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and quickly; ability to manage more than one initiative at once.
Ability to perform analysis and interpret data into actionable steps.
Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally.
Focused on results – willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right.
Strong work ethic – self-starter able to demonstrate strong proactive approach and self-initiative; persistent and tenacious; excessive level of commitment and dedication to meet aggressive deadlines with high-quality results.
Demonstrated flexibility and open-mindedness around change; positive, can-do attitude.
Strong business acumen – strong financial, strategic, operational and leadership skills. Ability to understand business models and key drivers quickly.
Ability to see the “big picture” and use quantitative and qualitative data to create strategies that move SHAPE forward.
Thorough understanding of manufacturing practices and the ability to understand product specifications and features.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to negotiate complex global contracts.
Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong negotiations skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience utilizing Business Intelligence tools.
Global experience leading cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams.
Fluency in a foreign language.
Master's degree (e.g., MBA, M.S. in Supply Chain or Engineering) is strongly preferred for senior or global roles.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing projects and initiatives by working closely with key stakeholders and the SHAPE global sourcing organization.
Identify stakeholder expectations and ensure that the sourcing project objectives, scope, and deliverables meet stakeholder expectations and that projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.
Provide stakeholders with relevant and timely market trends and analyses such as commodity costing and currency trends.
Act as a subject matter expert for their commodity area.
Manage relationships with suppliers through occasional travel.