Tittel: Commodity Manager
Kontraktstype: Permanent
Stillingsprosent: Full-Time
Sted: Charlotte
Arbeidsgiver: Electrolux Group
Ref.kode: req908
Søknadsfrist: 31-12-2015
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Commodity Manager
The Commodity Manager will be responsible to establish a commodity strategy and a globally competitive supply base. Through the use of EMA’s Purchasing Process, the Commodity Manager will drive activities that deliver on assigned end to end supply base simplification and productivity goals as well as process KPIs. In addition to delivering on necessary goals, the Commodity Manager will act as a central point of contact for assigned suppliers. The responsibilities will include new business awards, business shifts, general communication/account management, coordinating and driving supplier cross qualification, development and execution of regional and global negotiations, end to end supply base simplification, and supplier accountability (measured to Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Technology targets).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must demonstrate extensive industry, sourcing knowledge (both foreign and domestic)
Demonstrated ability to develop and retain strong supplier relationships with extensive negotiation skills
Establish cross-functional teams to develop, plan and execute a commodity strategy that ensures a competitive landscape, sustainable supply, and globally competitive pricing.
Document and drive the supplier strategy to support qualification of new parts/materials and cross qualify new supply sources
Generate initiatives and projects to deliver on the required productivity targets
Establish strategic competitive supply chains based on total cost of ownership with consideration of globally competitive cost structures
Ensure EMA launches new materials and components that are consistently priced with materials and components that are in production (consistent conversion costs, raw material costs, etc.)
Standardize the cost structure EMA pays for materials and components across the Enterprise by ensuring the materials and components are globally competitive.
Provide indirect leadership to the site purchasing and cost-out engineering team to ensure on-time project execution & implementation of the strategy
Conduct supplier accountability meetings by evaluating them with respect to Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Technology targets
Manage project timelines and values to support the overall cost-out goals for the purchasing organization Responsible and accountable for achievement of targets as defined by management and KPI’s
Develop / Facilitate relationships with major players in the marketplace to understand and stay abreast of industry changes which may impact various business management programs as it relates to pricing / technical trends
Support day to day Material, Quality and AP activities
Managing spend at multiple factory locations
Support Advanced Purchasing on new product launches as required
On-going evaluation of component costs vs. changes in the market (component costs, design changes, supply base footprint changes, etc.)
Lead weekly connectivity calls with purchasing agents at all EMA-NA manufacturing facilities to drive cost-outs, supplier initiatives, pricing updates, Supply chain simplification, and alignment with the strategy
Support Advanced Purchasing on new product launches as required
Ability to understand, communicate and enforce Electrolux Home Products policy as it pertains to supplier and internal issues.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Five plus years’ of experience in purchasing/procurement
Demonstrated command of complex sourcing, negotiating, and commodity strategies
Evidence of excellent communication skills both written and verbal
BS Degree in Engineering or Business
Foreign language (Spanish or Mandarin highly desirable).
Experience in business process reengineering and program / project management
10% - 15% travel is required
REQUIRED LANGUAGES:
English
Electrolux
is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2013 Electrolux had sales of $15.1 billion and 61,000 employees. For more information go to http://group.electrolux.com
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