Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 11 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Commodity Manager. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, the Commodity Manager is responsible for the procurement of products and services as assigned by the organization. The successful candidate will lead the strategic planning and execution required in identifying, selecting, and managing continued relationships with vendors to meet business objectives related to supplier quality, delivery, and cost.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Close collaboration with internal customers including but not limited to Centers of Excellence (COE) Leaders.
• Evaluates and recommends vendors. Manages ongoing relationships with suppliers.
• Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• Provides input into developing the budget.
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• Maintain a pipeline of cost reduction projects for assigned commodity.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a commodity inventory strategy that supports a company's supply chain. Evaluates market conditions to maintain inventory levels and control costs.
• Lead the activities to establish and maintain a cost-effective, reliable supply base for components necessary to build high quality aerospace components.
• Focus on maintaining or exceeding an 85%+ base in Long Term Agreements (LTA's) penetration rate with suppliers.
• Source all components/material within your commodity categories following Sonaca North America's policies and best practices. This will involve due diligence of requirements internally, deep dives with suppliers, cost analysis, negotiation, and the execution of supplier and part qualification.
• Participate in or lead cross-functional teams in support of new product development, cost reduction projects, new process development or process improvements, etc.
• Identify and lead projects to reduce material costs to align with business goals to the corporation. This could involve make/buy analysis, alternative sourcing, productivity improvements with the suppliers, etc.
• Leads suppliers rate readiness activities to ensure performance objectives are met for the organization.
• Continuously work to develop technical knowledge, skills and abilities

Travel Required

Yes, 25% travel to suppliers/stakeholders

Education and Experiences

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, related fields, or equivalent business experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a supply chain or procurement function. machined parts, capital equipment, sheet metal and plates, factory supplies, services, etc.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with suppliers and internal customers.
• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated experience giving presentations to upper management to provide project updates, gain approval for negotiation strategies, etc.
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams to meet business stretch targets
• Experience using MS project management tools a plus

Why Choose Sonaca North America?

We take care of our people.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance
• Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions