Strategic Commodities Procurement Manager

hace 5 días


Piedras Negras, Coahuila de Zaragoza, México Knorr-Bremse A tiempo completo

Company Overview

Knorr-Bremse, a global leader in braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Commodities Procurement Manager to join its team. With a rich history dating back to 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative force in the heavy-haul railroad industry.

Location

This role is based in Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico, serving customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Salary Estimate

The estimated salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to over $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

About the Role

The Commodity Manager will be responsible for sourcing and procuring high-quality commodities, including castings, electronics, forgings, machined parts, fabrications, plastics, rubber, and standard commodities. This individual will develop and manage commodity strategies to achieve best-in-class results in cost, quality, delivery times, and technology adoption.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Solve complex problems related to purchasing using creative solutions.
  2. Analyze purchasing trends and implement strategies based on established procedures and protocols.
  3. Develop and manage commodity strategies to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery times, and technology adoption.
  4. Create and maintain a pool of preferred suppliers for each commodity, ensuring they meet NYAB's requirements.
  5. Resource production materials to the NYAB global supply base.
  6. Lead a cross-functional team to improve cost, quality, on-time delivery, and technology adoption.
  7. Manage material costs and yearly goals for cost reductions through negotiations, resourcing, and product redesign.
  8. Oversee working capital through supplier payment terms.
  9. Report to executive management on commodity strategy, performance, market trends, and supply base status.
  10. Support Program Managers in leading projects for purchasing requirements.
  11. Ensure system cost data accuracy in SAP, MPI, and TPI, supporting finance in the yearly standard cost roll.
  12. Manage and maintain supplier NDA's, unique agreements, and legal reviews of supplier documents as needed.
  13. Continuously improve YOY supplier payment terms and utilize the SEPP program effectively.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated project management skills, including setting priorities, identifying risks and opportunities, managing resources, milestones, and costs in a matrix organization.
  • Experience in implementing change and sustaining gains.
  • Able to influence peers and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Supply Chain principles, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality.
  • Global sourcing experience.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Fundamental knowledge of law in support of T&C's and supplier contracting.
  • Deep cross-functional business acumen.
  • Presentation skills to communicate effectively with executive leadership.

About Knorr-Bremse

Knorr-Bremse is a world-leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the transportation industry. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and teamwork.



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