Commodity Manager - Livonia, United States - Ushr Inc

Description

Position Summary:

The Commodity Manager handles category sourcing, contract negotiations and provides technical direction, advice, and counsel on a wide array of procurement issues, bringing broad depth and breadth of experience to handle buying in complex and/or rapidly changing marketplaces.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops a variety of procurement documents, including purchase orders, solicitation requests, Requests for Proposals (RFP), and invitations for bids, and specifications; works with user departments to develop and clarify specifications for requested goods, materials and services.

Establishes contracts and buying agreements through the sealed bid/proposal process
Manages the company supply chain by sourcing, reviewing, and purchasing commodities

Partner with the Finance, Legal and respective Functional team leads to develop Master Supply/Service Agreements (MSA), Letters of Intent (LOI), Statements of Work (SOW), etc.

Evaluating, selecting, and recommending new vendors to management
Lead the development of risk analyses, assessments and mitigation plans for categories of spend.
Interact with stakeholders to develop, engage and lead supplier relationships in order to extract the greatest value in cost, security of supply, risk management, sustainability and innovation
Manage the ongoing performance of our suppliers including objective setting and supplier evaluations where warranted

Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, economics, or a similar field
At least 8 years' experience in supply chain or vendor management
Good negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers
Advanced analytical skills.

Assets:
Experience working with Automotive OEMs and understanding of their quality expectations
Experience working in international business
Experience working within a Finance team of a small organization and/or providing financial support to a business unit on an ongoing basis

Work Environment:
Works in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities and competing demands.
Hybrid schedule, 3 days on site
Regular office hours with some requirements for additional work during busy times.
May work for long periods reviewing data on computer

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all activities required to be successful in the above position.

DMP NA retains the right to change or assign other activities to this position.
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