- Lead the development and implementation of global commodity strategies for direct goods and services to derive the maximum value for the company.
- Develop and lead material cost management initiatives.
- Negotiate supplier contracts and make recommendations to management.
- Collaborate with Cabinetworks Corporate and other business units on cross business unit initiatives.
- Manage supplier performance, commercial relationships, and metrics.
- Motivate suppliers to bring forward new and innovative technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business or related field.
- 5 years purchasing, supply or logistics experience in a manufacturing company.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department and across the organization.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
- Proven negotiations skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10% including international.
- MBA
- Prior ERP experience (Oracle, SAP).
- Global sourcing experience with strong emphasis in Asia and South America.
- Ability to speak Mandarin and/or Spanish.
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Commodity Specialist - Livonia, United States - Cabinetworks Group
Description
Our people are the life of this company. Together, we build life into the kitchen.
We are a nationwide team, designing and manufacturing the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the U.S. Our people pride themselves on genuine collaboration, working to deliver a seamless, integrated, quality experience to anyone and everybody. Our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life — the place where people spend such a meaningful part of their personal and family lives, and the true heart of any home. This is why your career with our company can be so satisfying, rewarding and worthwhile
The Commodity Specialist secures and analyzes quotations and conducts difficult negotiations with all levels of suppliers for the purchase of goods and/or services. They develop and implement commodity strategies to establish long-term sources. Serves as primary interface on all commercial matters related to suppliers.
This position is onsite Monday-Thursday at our Livonia HQ and remote on Fridays.
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