Commodity Manager

Watts is looking for an innovative Commodity Manager as a result to drive efficiencies and maximize leverage throughout the organization the leadership team recognizes a tremendous opportunity to execute year-over-year cost savings related to materials cost. This position will serve a dual role as the Sourcing Lead for Watts Regulator and Commodity Manager for assigned commodities. This individual will develop and execute Strategic Sourcing within initiatives for assigned commodities. This position will be remote and based in Mexico. Preferred Location: Monterey, Mexico City, Guadalajara PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: - Analyze spend data, develop & implement assigned commodity strategy and to achieve year-over-year savings as established by Management. - Tactical sourcing support for multiple operations. Dual Sourcing via RFQ a priority. Focus in Region Mexico - Lead in the negotiation and implementation of projects for assigned commodities. - Work with the Engineering, Operations, and Global Commodity team to identify viable world-class suppliers that can deliver appropriate supply solutions. - Build strong understanding of product and create a “savings project pipeline”. Develop superior working knowledge of assigned commodities and associated markets. - Communicate periodic results and manage continuous improvement with awareness of industry performance benchmarks and on-going push to becoming a fully integrated lean organization. - Maintain strong relationships with Value Engineer, Quality Engineer, and other associated functional team leaders for purpose of developing, assisting, and leading various project groups. - Communicate activities effectively with suppliers, internal customers and corporate partners. EDUCATION: - BS is required; degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering a Plus and MBA or APICS/ISM Certifications are both preferred. MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISON: - Ensure company policies are followed. - Enforce company safety policies. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: - BS is required; degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering a Plus - 7 years experience in manufacturing (industrial/commercial) with a strong understanding, credibility, and comfort to work with front line operations management and cross-divisional, cross-functional teams. Experience with machine parts/Blueprint Reading and both Domestic and International sources. - Project Management Experience with Supplier Transitions and Spanish Language Required. - Bilingual English & Spanish required - Travel 50% estimate Preferred Qualifications: - MBA or APICS/ASCM Certifications preferred. - Commodity experience in castings, forging, injection molding, stampings etc. and product lines (highly engineered mechanical components) is preferred. - International commodity sourcing in Mexico, USA Preferred - A history managing direct spend and establishing measurable improvements in year-over-year savings. - Strong technical and analytical skills and attention to detail. - Successful with driving results from a Project Management role within a manufacturing organization embracing a Lean/Six Sigma transformation. - Working knowledge of ERP systems, QAD. as related to Purchasing - PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. - WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Work in office environment - May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting. - As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)