SCM Commodity Specialist

Objective: The SCM Commodity Specialist will provide supply chain commodity management expertise for assigned sub-commodities on a global basis with primary focus in North America. The Specialist will lead individual sub-commodity team(s) in the development and execution of global commodity business plans aimed at achieving targeted improvements in cost savings, on-time delivery, quality, and lead times. - Demonstrate leadership qualities by facilitating commodity teams and a supplier scorecard process.
- Develop comprehensive strategies that support Company's business objectives
- Responsible for collecting reporting scorecard data, savings, spend, quality, etc.
- Visit suppliers as necessary to analyze facilities and processes, negotiate pricing, quality, and lead-times, which lead to maintaining effective long-term supplier relationships
- Interface with various functional areas such as Engineering, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, etc. in order to resolve problems associated with the Commodity
- Assist the Global Commodity Managers and Director of Strategic Commodity Management in rationalization and reduction of the supply base along with development and implementation of Standard Work Practices
- Keep current with market conditions of commodities and apply that data appropriately to negotiations with suppliers that will lead to long term agreements.
- Assist Global Commodity Manager with negotiations planning and discussions with suppliers.
- Responsible for Global Strategic Sourcing for commodity
- Use RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFP) methodology to select new strategic suppliers
- Develop and implement scoring methods (pricing/business alignment matrix) to accurately assess new suppliers strategic alignment within Company's business environment
- Locate suppliers in DCS / LCS countries to improve cost, delivery, quality
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager Visit the Progressive Global Energy & Natural Resources website to find out more.