Commodity Manager ll

At Roush, fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.The Commodity Manager (CM) II is an individual who is extremely strategic and forward-thinking. A CM is a subject matter expert who monitors market trends, develops sourcing strategies, and communicates commodity agreements and strategies across the business. The CM will possess a demonstrated competence in development & execution of commodity strategies, negotiation, and supplier assessments. This position is in Livonia, MI.As a Commodity Manager II, you will:Lead current production cost reduction & new program sourcing globally for the commoditiesWork collaboratively with all stakeholders to seek input, common ground, and trust of theCommodity Team to optimize overall impactProcess purchase orders and ensure that supplier is meeting delivery datesDevelop and execute sourcing strategies and plans to leverage Roush’s global buy and optimize total supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and launch)Lead, manage and execute all data collection, validation, analysis, and negotiation activities for the commoditiesLead the negotiation and management of global strategic supplier contracts & approve any changesManage overall relationship for strategic suppliersCommunicate commodity agreements and strategies to the business globallyCommunicate progress periodically to senior level managers within and outside the companyFacilitate ongoing supplier assessment and performance review meetings, monitor effectiveness of strategy, and make changes where appropriateServe as a resource/expert for the commoditiesTake part in process improvements in conjunction with the team to develop & implement best practicesMonitor supply markets and trends and aggregate forecasts & global specificationsOperate in a professional manner with the highest personal integrityApprove all sourcing decisions globallyCost model developmentTo be as considered a Commodity Manager ll, you will need:Bachelor’s degree in business related or technical areaUS CitizenshipMinimum of 3 years’ experience managing the responsible commoditiesExperience with cost modeling/cost drivers/cost structuresAbility to read blueprints/drawingsAbility to manage complex commodities and increasing spend/growth across multiplecommoditiesDemonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing suppliersDemonstrated competence in developing & implementing commodity strategiesPossesses an understanding of industry quality standardsCoordination, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skillsProfessional verbal and written communication skillsA successful candidate may also have:Technical knowledge in-direct / MRO purchasingManufacturing exposure/experienceExperience in the automotive industryPeopleSoft experienceMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: /Visit our website: Like us on Facebook: Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categoriesIf you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at View phone number on click.appcast.io.SummaryLocation: Livonia, MI, United StatesType: Full TimeExperience: ExperiencedDepartment: Non-Production Purchasing - 8017