Industrial Commodity Manager

Experience Required

4 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$89,760.00 - $149,330.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Parker LORD Commodity Manager is responsible for Strategic Sourcing, Critical Supplier Management and Stakeholder Management for assigned commodities within the Industrial Business Unit. The Commodity Manager will develop long-term business strategies aligned with key stakeholders. The individual will also be accountable for managing critical supplier agreements, strategic sourcing, monitoring, and evaluating and improving supplier performance, developing the supplier base and conducting research to support the commodity strategy. The Commodity Manager will lead all strategic sourcing initiatives for the assigned commodities.

Responsibilities

Overall accountability for strategic sourcing and commodity strategy management to support the business partner goals and objectives

Analyze commodity spend management opportunities and deploy appropriate strategic plans

Collaborates with key stakeholders to understand business initiatives and Supply Chain's role in the success of each initiative to meet company objectives

Accountable for managing critical supplier agreements including new sources within given commodities, critical renewals, negotiation of terms, issue identification, tracking and resolution

Negotiate high-level complex contracts while delivering world-class results

Develops successful partnerships with key suppliers to achieve desired results

Conducts research to understand the supply market and commodity trends

Collaborates with Procurement Managers to ensure alignment and execution of commodity strategy

Drives strategic sourcing and commodity plans to achieve savings and performance targets

Continuously identifies and implements strategies and improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality and result in a lower total cost of ownership

Continuously evaluates supplier performance and creates and leads teams to improve supplier performance as necessary

Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES

REQUIRED

Ability to manage multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects

Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals

Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships

Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Fluent in English both written and verbal

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

4-year college degree Supply Chain management or relevant discipline

Minimum of 4 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field

Experience with supply chain concepts and methodologies preferably in the manufacturing industry

Preferred

MBA

CPSM

SAP Experience

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of r ace, ethnicity, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of r ace, ethnicity, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

68874-1A