Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager - Direct

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Vice President of Procurement, the Commodity Manager role is designed for the procurement professional with a strategic vision to implement broad organizational goals within the concept of Total Cost of Ownership while operating across multiple product lines and facilities.


Under limited direction this position is responsible for targeting the best total cost products and services in specified commodities, providing leadership in supplier management, project management, the consolidation of suppliers and processes, cultivating supplier relationships, issue resolution and managing service level agreements for its' stake holders.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Select and maintain suppliers to support manufacturing and corporate procurement requirements.
• Develop formal Commodity Strategies to align short-, medium-, and long-term goals align with the needs of the business.
• Build Should-Cost models that outline product costs to help identify cost-out opportunities.
• Utilize P2P platform for vendor and contract management as well as on-line tenders and/or reverse auction exercises.
• Run Make vs. Buy scenarios that considers AM's vertical integration while leveraging 3rd party opportunities.
• Qualify sources to support BOM of Manufactured Products.
• Ensure suppliers support effective inventory management through supplier performance monitoring and accurate PFEP's
• Track and analyze vendor quality performance.
• Commodity tracking and analysis to help manage the strategic position of the company.
• Maintain appropriate vendor files and reports as required.
• Work with Product Management on new product development including the successful launch of said products.
• Support the management of Engineering Change Notifications and requests.
• Address Accounts Payable issues when escalated.
• Perform Supplier Risk Assessments to ensure new potential suppliers are viable and existing suppliers remain viable partners.
• Assist quality department in assessing the supplier's ability to meet AMI's quality requirements in part by participating in quality audits.
• Work with Materials Management and manufacturing plants to track supplier performance and share "best" purchasing practices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, Finance or Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic commodity management in a high volume, highly complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be familiar with negotiations and constructing formal supply contracts.
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams in both plant and corporate environments.
• At a minimum, intermediate MS Excel skills are required.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrated abilities to implement process change improvements and best practices.
• CPM or APICS a plus.

In addition, the fully qualified candidates will possess the following attributes:

• Ability to work in an inclusive manner across multiple cultures and backgrounds
• Impeccable integrity, flexibility, sound judgement and strong critical thinking skills
• Is engaged and engaging in their approach
• High standard for self and others

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!


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Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.