Commodity Manager
KEY RESPOSIBILITIES:
Learns S&OP process (works with scheduling, plant operations, sales, and engineering to develop forecasts, implement procurement systems and process improvements to drive efficiency Develop an in-depth understanding of the assigned commodities i.
e.
, pricing, trends, world markets, the potential supply base and their capabilities, and source from competitive suppliers who best fulfill TCF requirements.
Work with suppliers to develop assured capacity and on-time deliveries to meet manufacturing schedules.
Support emergency expediting efforts for assigned commodities.
Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, lead-times and formulate contracts/agreements with suppliers to minimize total cost, improve quality, and assure on-time delivery with moderate oversite from Director or Sourcing Manager.
Assist management in the development and execution of the supply management process that will maximize the contributions of our suppliers and support the achievement of TCF's strategic objectives.
Organize and direct commodity teams with the specific purpose of improving internal communications and understanding and promoting consensus management and decision making.
Work collaboratively with assigned manufacturing facility or commodity to understand material availability, overall purchase order performance, and inventory management.
Supervise a team and determine overall buying strategy for assigned manufacturing facility.
Work in unison with design engineering in developing new products via raw materials, design options, and/or procurement opportunities which would lower product costs and/or enhance the quality and value of TCF products.
Place order for prototypes parts.
Keep parts updated with pertinent supplier data and to support the departmental efforts towards improving procedures, processes, systems and improving efficiencies.
Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
BS/BA degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
Professional certification CPM/or APICS preferred.
Minimum of 7
years direct purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience leading small teams.
Good working knowledge of Industrial markets, manufacturing processes, and technical aspects of industrial commodities.
Well organized, disciplined, and must possess high work standards.
Strong ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees and suppliers.
Ability to do what is morally and ethically correct in an expedient manner.
Strong ability to perform maturely under stress and/or opposition.
Excellent negotiation skills that breakdown barriers between parties resulting in agreements of mutual acceptance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Standard office environment with frequent exposure to Production environment Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach Ability to work extended hours sitting at a computer Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist; and work in limited space.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Business Process Improvement Commodity Market Communication Contract Management Coordinating Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Learns S&OP process (works with scheduling, plant operations, sales, and engineering to develop forecasts, implement procurement systems and process improvements to drive efficiency Develop an in-depth understanding of the assigned commodities i.
e.
, pricing, trends, world markets, the potential supply base and their capabilities, and source from competitive suppliers who best fulfill TCF requirements.
Work with suppliers to develop assured capacity and on-time deliveries to meet manufacturing schedules.
Support emergency expediting efforts for assigned commodities.
Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, lead-times and formulate contracts/agreements with suppliers to minimize total cost, improve quality, and assure on-time delivery with moderate oversite from Director or Sourcing Manager.
Assist management in the development and execution of the supply management process that will maximize the contributions of our suppliers and support the achievement of TCF's strategic objectives.
Organize and direct commodity teams with the specific purpose of improving internal communications and understanding and promoting consensus management and decision making.
Work collaboratively with assigned manufacturing facility or commodity to understand material availability, overall purchase order performance, and inventory management.
Supervise a team and determine overall buying strategy for assigned manufacturing facility.
Work in unison with design engineering in developing new products via raw materials, design options, and/or procurement opportunities which would lower product costs and/or enhance the quality and value of TCF products.
Place order for prototypes parts.
Keep parts updated with pertinent supplier data and to support the departmental efforts towards improving procedures, processes, systems and improving efficiencies.
Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
BS/BA degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
Professional certification CPM/or APICS preferred.
Minimum of 7
years direct purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience leading small teams.
Good working knowledge of Industrial markets, manufacturing processes, and technical aspects of industrial commodities.
Well organized, disciplined, and must possess high work standards.
Strong ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees and suppliers.
Ability to do what is morally and ethically correct in an expedient manner.
Strong ability to perform maturely under stress and/or opposition.
Excellent negotiation skills that breakdown barriers between parties resulting in agreements of mutual acceptance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Standard office environment with frequent exposure to Production environment Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach Ability to work extended hours sitting at a computer Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist; and work in limited space.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Business Process Improvement Commodity Market Communication Contract Management Coordinating Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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