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Engage with business units to establish voice of the customer to seek requirements and to ensure supply base strategies are aligned. Responsible for development and execution of category strategy and ensures the alignment of these strategies with the business and functional stakeholders. Will conduct or support supplier selection and negotiations. Cross-functional collaboration with business units, multiple functional & business partners; including Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, HR, IT, Finance, etc. Will deliver cost down through contract and service negotiations and supplier continuous improvement. Also responsible for effective Supplier Relationship Management including the facilitation of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with top suppliers and completion of Commodity Playbooks. Responsible for continuity of supply to the business units for assigned categories. Provides Procurement leadership with an annual cost evaluation for all assigned goods and services.\nPosition Responsibilities may include;\nResponsible for development and execution of short term and long term strategies for assigned categories. \nProvide direction and guidance amongst a team of buyers; foster an environment that strives for excellence and is results-oriented. \nLead the commercial strategy in preparing for commercial negotiations. \nMaintain ownership of supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, and will manage execution of QBRs. \nDevelopment of category strategy documents, and 3 to 5-year growth playbook plans. \nBuild and support a pipeline of cost savings projects for sustainable year over year productivity, or cost down. \nResponsible for weekly executive reporting on all financial cost down projects for assigned categories. \nResponsible for execution and reporting of supplier contracts. \nSupport global synergy efforts for the Indirect materials organization for assigned categories. \nConduct voice of the customer reviews on a regular basis with cross functional business unit leadership and stakeholders. \nCreation of preferred supplier list with pre-established rates, where possible, for assigned categories. \nParticipate in additional projects/activities to support on-going business needs \nParticipate in additional projects/activities as needed. \nNature & Scope:\nEnsures work is aligned with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision \nAccountable for implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for short-term results \nDecisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from Senior Manager/Director \nWorks on difficult to moderately complex issues and projects \nProvides guidance and training to subordinates \nHas authority to hire, recommend pay, establish performance and recommend for termination \nLevel of signing authority established by company policy/guidelines \nKnowledge & Skills:\nExcellent leadership skills; able to envision, develop, direct, manage, delegate responsibility and authority and motivate an organization \nDemonstrated working knowledge of commodity management / strategic sourcing processes and best practices \nAbility to develop and balance both short and long-term strategies \nProficient in MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - required; Access & Project - preferred \nEffective two-way communication and executive presentation skills and professional business acumen \nEffective Collaboration, Negotiation and Relationship management skills - interaction with cross-functional teams, internal / external customers and vendors \nProject Management processes, methods and applications \nStrong Analytical and Quantitative abilities and Problem Solving skills - effective elimination of root cause using a systematic approach \nEffective Priority setting and Organizational skills - capable of managing multiple inputs and directions to deliver the desired results \nAbility to adjust to operational needs as they arise. Ability to work under pressure and able to make sound decisions \nAbility to apply good Judgement and strong work Ethics and Integrity on the job \nHigh level of attention to detail and compliance oriented with regulations, policies and procedures including safety \nCompetency:\nExperience:\n5+ years of experience in a Commodity Management, or Strategic Sourcing role preferably in a high volume-manufacturing environment \n5+ plus years of leadership experience is required \nProject Management experience \nEducation/Certification:\nBachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field \nPeople Management: Yes\nPhysical Requirements / Work Environment:\nMust be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Domestic / Foreign travel may be involved - estimated 15%. \nReports To:\nManager, Commodity \nThe Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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