Commodity Manager

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Responsibilities:

• Supply continuity and performance to commitments
• Provide competitive sourcing options to the company and our customers in support of RFQ activity
• Direct line of escalation for Supplier delivery or other related issues.
• Conduct supplier business reviews, audits, and monitoring of category KPIs
• Management of the Supplier Report Card processes
• Develops and maintains positive supplier and internal customer relationships by adhering to high standards of business ethics and fair dealing
• Conduct market research and based on your analysis manage potential new and existing suppliers
• Keeps informed of current market trends, best practices and contracting models. (end of life, obsolescence, tariffs, etc.)
• Performs other duties, consistent with the position, as required or assigned.
• Supplier Performance Metrics at or exceeding agreed to goals
• Improving Inventory Turns by Supplier and establishment of JIT and consumption based replenishment systems.
• Improving materials cost models for Coghlin Companies and our customers
• Continuous improvement in quote responsiveness
• The availability of multiple sourcing options when not explicitly restricted by customer requirements
• A competitive set of preferred suppliers that is motivated and rewarded by superior performance and flexibility.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in Business or Mechanical Engineering is desired
• Purchasing, Mechanical Engineering, and or Manufacturing Operations experience, preferably in contract manufacturing.
• The ability to work closely with all levels of Supplier Management as well as internal Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to drive solutions and issues to closure.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and technical specifications
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment are essential.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems.
• A demonstrated ability to create and effectively communicate recommendations.
• MS Office proficiency in Excel and Power Point is required.

Rate: $110,000-$121,000/year (Salary commensurate with experience)

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