Commodity Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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  Develops and drives strategic direction across multiple categories.
• Experienced in continually driving a cultural shift in the organization with sustainable results.
• Provide supplier evaluation and selection, contract drafting and negotiation, relationship management and business awards.
• Interfaces with other departments and outside suppliers resolving any purchasing related problems that may arise.
• Provide product availability to Production Control and Manufacturing.
• Maintains a cost saving approach to purchasing by continual investigation of new sources of supply and new processes on a global basis.
• Coordinate efforts to review make vs. buy decisions, supplier quality improvement, advance quality planning and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement offshoring / outsourcing strategies to provide optimized supply chain solutions
• Measure supplier performance and provide reports to operations management and back to suppliers to encourage continual improvement of processes and products/services.
• Participate and support in design and development teams and new product introduction.
• Develop strategy and analysis to support effective negotiation. 
• Negotiate annual buys and long-term agreements.
• Project manages programs that deliver best-in-class cost and savings opportunities.
• Monitors pertinent markets and defines how changes will impact supply and pricing conditions.
• Maintains updated purchasing records ensuring accuracy of input and reliability.
• Forecasts and performs associated duties to meet departmental financial deliverables, goals, and objectives. 
• Ability to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines (Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales, etc.).
• Ability to travel several times a year, either in a group or alone, to visit current or prospective suppliers domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• 10 to 15 years’ experience in executing purchasing initiatives, strategic planning and global procurement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of assembly and manufacturing processes. 
• Thorough knowledge of Purchasing Law and Uniform Commercial Code.
• Proficient in MRP, OEM’s, J.I.T; and Oracle or JD Edwards software. 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in purchasing diverse commodity groups such as steel and aluminum castings, extrusions, metal stampings, build to print tooling, with the ability to quickly develop a working knowledge and become effective in new commodities.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing. 

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field. MBA preferred.
• CPM or APICS certification a plus.

Job Identification: 4526

The Overhead Door Corporation is a strong and vibrant company! We have successfully grown our sales performance both organically and through acquisition, and our balance sheet is strong. We have a great pipeline opportunity that is supported with a formal development program designed to prepare the right candidate for future growth and additional responsibilities.

Overhead Door Corporation is a leading manufacturer of doors and openers for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lewisville, Texas.

Overhead Door Corporation has five divisions: Access Systems Division (ASD), which features the Overhead Door and Wayne Dalton garage door brands; The Genie Company, manufacturer of remote-controlled garage door opening systems; Horton Automatics, a manufacturer of automatic entrance systems; TODCO, the largest producer of truck doors for the transportation industry and Installed Services Division (ISD) which features two service and install brands: Creative Door Services in Western Canada and NationServe in the United States.

What does Overhead Door have to offer?
At The Overhead Door Corporation, we recognize people as the core of our strength. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including medical, dental and life insurance. Employees also enjoy the freedom of optional benefits suited to their needs and lifestyles, so they take home benefits that are customized for them.
• Health and Dental – 2 options
• 401K Match
• Profit Sharing
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• Education Assistance
• Employee Purchase Program

Overhead Door Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of talented people who make things happen - a powerful and diverse team that includes women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Company Description

The Overhead Door Corporation is a strong and vibrant company! We have successfully grown our sales performance both organically and through acquisition, and our balance sheet is strong. We have a great pipeline opportunity that is supported with a formal development program designed to prepare the right candidate for future growth and additional responsibilities. \r\n\r\nOverhead Door Corporation is a leading manufacturer of doors and openers for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lewisville, Texas.\r\n\r\nOverhead Door Corporation has five divisions: Access Systems Division (ASD), which features the Overhead Door and Wayne Dalton garage door brands; The Genie Company, manufacturer of remote-controlled garage door opening systems; Horton Automatics, a manufacturer of automatic entrance systems; TODCO, the largest producer of truck doors for the transportation industry and Installed Services Division (ISD) which features two service and install brands: Creative Door Services in Western Canada and NationServe in the United States.\r\n\r\nWhat does Overhead Door have to offer? \r\nAt The Overhead Door Corporation, we recognize people as the core of our strength. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including medical, dental and life insurance. Employees also enjoy the freedom of optional benefits suited to their needs and lifestyles, so they take home benefits that are customized for them. \r\n• Health and Dental – 2 options \r\n• 401K Match \r\n• Profit Sharing \r\n• Company Paid Life and Disability \r\n• Education Assistance \r\n• Employee Purchase Program \r\n\r\nOverhead Door Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of talented people who make things happen - a powerful and diverse team that includes women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.