Commodity Procurement Specialist

Milwaukee LATAM is seeking a highly skilled Commodity Procurement Specialist to support the sourcing of components, assemblies, and tooling for New Product Development/Cost Reduction/Supply Improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, procurement, and project management.

• 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/RFQs 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 during 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 a similar role.
• Advanced English language skills.
• Knowledge of international trade, manufacturing processes, and financial evaluation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and negotiate with suppliers and internal customers.

• Project management, control, and evaluation.
• Elaboration and analysis of RFQs and evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Specialization in finance or administration, and project management.
• Investment project management.
• Effective communication and organization skills.