Commodity Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Commodity Analyst to join our team at Milwaukee Tool. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing components, assemblies, and tooling to support New Product Development/Cost Reduction/Supply Improvement projects.

• Manage purchasing activities involved with initial phases of new product qualification and introduction.
• Function as Project Manager for purchasing and supplier related activities for North America Milwaukee Tool facilities.
• Prepare and execute RFP/RFQ's and analyze quotations.
• Communicate opportunities identified with suppliers for alternate manufacturing processes, designs, and materials to reduce cost with cross-functional teams.
• Support the development, review and approval of supplier selection criteria using the standardized process/tools for New Product Development projects.
• Provide ongoing vendor management support in the form of Forecasts, purchase orders, invoice and quality problem resolution, and related issues.
• Analyze and monitor supplier capacity, global/regional demand and vendor quality an initial production start-up.
• Continuous improvement, Process Development/Creation to support New Product Development Purchasing (Power Tools) functional area.
• Act as the voice of the supplier during early NPD development.
• Work with various TTI global facilities-USA, China, Europe, and Mexico.
• Provide support in general activities required by the department.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, Business or related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in similar role.
• Advanced English language skills.
• Knowledge of international trade, manufacturing processes, financial evaluation, and project management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and negotiate with suppliers and internal customers.