Global Commodity Manager

CTS Corporation•Elkhart, IN

36d

About The Position

This position manages commodities and suppliers as assigned within the Sensors and Mechatronics Business Unit. It supports cross-functional leadership across the business in achieving departmental goals and contributing to the overall success of the business. The Global Commodity Manager (GCM) leads the sourcing of goods and services for all global facilities. The GCM, together with Purchasing leadership and key members of the business, defines the strategic expectations for the Commodity (such as growth, cost, footprint). As part of the Commodity Strategy, the GCM will own the relations with the suppliers, they will conduct strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, negotiate with suppliers as well as continue to enhance commodity strategies to reflect the evolving needs of the business and market. The GCM will contribute to the launching of high-quality products and programs with the best value and ensuring this continues over the life of the products

Requirements

Sound decision-making skills using analytical data and information from internal and external sources.
Able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel.
SAP experience is preferred.
Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted and complex projects.
Must be organized and detail oriented.
Able to establish or adjust priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and presentation skills including the ability to create and present executive level summaries.
Work well with diverse skill levels across the organization and develop strong working relationships with purchasing personnel, external suppliers, and cross-functional team members.
Strong influence and leadership skills.
B.S. or equivalent in General Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
5-10 years of progressive purchasing experience.
Automotive or manufacturing background preferred.
Ability to work several hours at a computer.
Ability to travel (domestic and international) as needed, approximately 25% travel.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is preferred.
Automotive or manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global commodity strategies, which include supply base rationalization, supplier negotiation, long-term agreements, contract creation, new supplier identification, new supplier commercial justifications, supplier qualification and supplier relationship management.
Have a deep understanding of the commodity including the products, processes and market dynamics, and serve as the commercial expert
Understand the needs of the business from the immediate to the longer term and ensure that the Commodity Strategy reflects the expectations of the CTS stakeholders over the CTS product lifecycle
Source all goods and services assigned in accordance with established commodity strategies, company policies and purchasing procedures. This includes initiation of RFQ’s, evaluation of quotations, and understanding the capability and overall value offered from suppliers. This also includes supporting make vs buy analysis.
Work in a cross-functional team environment to contribute to the CTS product strategy including the development of VAVE projects to meet internal cost targets
Serve as the internal supplier management point of escalation for things such as quality and delivery issues related to purchased products.
Manage sourcing activity for new programs as part of Advanced Purchasing as well as oversee the sourcing of extension and replacement business
Develop and implement cost save ideas with suppliers with the ability to leverage situations that will contribute to the commercial success of the commodity
Continuous improvement of departmental procedures and supplier performance.