Commodity Manager – Indirect
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Corporate Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for the negotiation and management of assigned Indirect categories for North America. You will work closely with Modine plant and corporate personnel to execute sourcing strategies, identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, and manage supplier performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leverage Category spend across North America and execute successful Sourcing strategies
- Lead North America supplier negotiations and contract implementation
- Work with key internal customers to implement best practices and ensure operational efficiencies are met while achieving the lowest cost of ownership
- Communicate and drive alignment of category strategies with stakeholders
- Lead initiatives to eliminate waste and variability in the supply chain including planning, managing and implementing major projects in a repeatable process to realize results
- Develop and maintain appropriate and productive supplier relationships
- Identify and deliver cost savings
- Track and report savings and supplier performance
- Aggressively manage supplier base
- Analyze suppliers, and markets to identify trends, industry dynamics, and opportunities for new products, processes, and services
- Support procure-to-pay process improvements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 5 years of previous Procurement experience
- Sourcing expertise in packaging categories, including market conditions, benchmarking for corrugated, as well as packaging design and material applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills
- Relationship management skills
- Robust analytical skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects effectively
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or other related field
- MBA preferred.
TRAVEL:
20 – 25%