Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Commodity ManagerThe Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager will report to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and will be accountable for all sourcing strategies and implementation for commodity related direct material categories for Wastequip's business units. Categories include steel, aluminum, and resin commodities. Steel commodities include sheet, plate, tubing, fabricated parts, pipe, angle, etc. Resin based commodities include Roto mold resins, Injection and Blow mold resins (both Prime and off grade), PCR and other related resins and resin products. The focus will be to manage inventory and ensure cost efficiencies, product quality, innovation and the most effective supply chain models to service Wastequip holistically. This job is located onsite at our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.ResponsibilitiesLeverage companywide spend in all commodity related spend categories by performing strategic negotiations with suppliersMonitor and present weekly/monthly/quarterly steel and resin market conditions, commodity indices, supply-demand dynamics, tariff impacts, and industry trends to proactively identify risks and cost savings opportunitiesEnd to End accountability and interface for defining and executing category and supplier strategy with stakeholders and cross functional team to meet performance and procurement deliverablesDeliver category annual Total Cost of Ownership reductions per the sourcing annual planDevelop commodity forecasts and sourcing recommendations for Operations, Finance, Sales, and Executive Leadership to ensure product availabilityLead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiativesDesign and execute complex multi-site sourcing initiatives, including RFP development, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, implementation planning, and savings realizationTracking KPI's for procurement performance against inflation/deflation trendsManage risk and minimize financial risk by establishing supplier business continuity plansReduce lead times for related products to minimize changes in commodity pricingNegotiate long-term agreements with best price, payment terms, quality levels, and delivery terms for purchased commodity-based products in compliance with corporate objectivesQualificationsMinimum of 3+ years of strategic sourcing, category management, or commodity management experience in steel, polymers, metals, or industrial manufacturing environmentProject Management and/or Operations experience preferredSourcing of materials, products, and components. Experience with products/components, and subcomponents for the waste equipment (or similar industry) is preferredDemonstrated experience successful "Make Vs Buy" analysis resulting in cost savingsExperience in identifying and prequalifying new suppliersDemonstrated expertise negotiating agreements tied to commodity indices including CRU, AMM, CMA, MWPE, OPIS, ICIS, or similar market benchmarksExperience leading supplier negotiations exceeding $10M in annual spend.Knowledge of tariffs, duties, and import / export regulations to assure compliance and minimize costsBachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering or Supply ChainExperience operating successfully with metrics and a high degree of organizational agilityProficiency in Excel, Power BI, ERP systems, and spend analytics toolsCompany Benefits:2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpPrescription (Rx) InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental PlansVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA's)Health Care FSADependent Care FSACompany Paid Base Life InsuranceCompany Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment InsuranceCompany Paid Business Travel Accident InsuranceCompany Paid Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company MatchVoluntary Pet InsuranceVacation and Personal/Sick TimePaid Grandparent LeavePaid Bonding LeaveAdoption AssistanceEducation Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)About WastequipWastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.