Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager Group: Eng Materials Group N. America Division: Assembly & Protections Solutions (APS) Location : USA Indianapolis IN LORD Responsibilities Overall accountability for strategic sourcing and commodity strategy management to support the business partner goals and objectives Analyze commodity spend management opportunities and deploy appropriate strategic plans Collaborates with key stakeholders to understand business initiatives and Supply Chain's role in the success of each initiative to meet company objectives Accountable for managing critical supplier agreements including new sources within given commodities, critical renewals, negotiation of terms, issue identification, tracking and resolution Negotiate high-level complex contracts while delivering world‑class results Develops successful partnerships with key suppliers to achieve desired results Conducts research to understand the supply market and commodity trends Collaborates with Procurement Managers to ensure alignment and execution of commodity strategy Drives strategic sourcing and commodity plans to achieve savings and performance targets Continuously identifies and implements strategies and improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality and result in a lower total cost of ownership Continuously evaluates supplier performance and creates and leads teams to improve supplier performance as necessary Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk. Requirements 4-year college degree Supply Chain management or relevant discipline Minimum of 3 -5 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field Experience with supply chain concepts and methodologies preferably in the manufacturing industry Ability to manage multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex data Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships Negotiation Skills Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Power BI) Ability to Travel Preferred MBA CPSM SAP Experience Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. Drug-Free Workplace. In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr