Commodity Manager

The Commodity Manager: Is a critical part of the Kauffman Engineering’s development process and is responsible for formulating, communicating, and executing a sourcing strategy relative to their respective commodity which consists of the materials, supplies and components necessary for product manufacturing in the wire harness industry. The Commodity Manager leads supplier sourcing / selection activities and successfully manages the supplier relationship to ensure that the supply chain can deliver high quality, cost-effective materials to support Kauffman’s production requirements. The Commodity Manager has a key role in ensuring that their respective commodity meets the technical and price specifications necessary for Kauffman to satisfy its internal manufacturing customers (Plants).**Commodity Process Management**:- Align supply chain commodities and strategy to Kauffman’s objectives - for sustaining production, new product development & introduction, and research & development activities. Ensures we have the right product, at the right place and on-time with a secured and qualified supply base.- Responsible for AVL (Approved Vendors List) for commodity, supplier selection and qualification.- Work closely with customers, plants, and engineering to define standard and custom product requirements.- Work closely with plants, engineering, and suppliers to influence technical design decisions to meet technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives.- Develop a commodity technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities.- Maintain supplier scorecard and evaluation. Negotiate AP Terms.- Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service, and technology.- Interface with cross functional teams to assess current and future sourcing requirements.- Responsible for quarterly executive business reviews of strategic sourcing plan that defines, among other things, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual / quarterly strategic business objectives.- Manage overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, cost and quality improvements.- Maintain personal knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers and cost structures- Periodic travel to supplier’s manufacturing sites.***Cost Management**- Optimize costs through aggressive negotiation and value engineering during sourcing, utilizing expertise in design, input costs, processes, and competitive options- Execute and manage supply contracts to minimize risk and total cost of ownership.- Consistently identify and execute cost reduction projects for current production.- Minimize inflation through effective negotiation and management of supplier price increase requests.- Lead price change management process, ensuring reviews, authorizations, and changes are timely and accurately - Develop and communicate accurate forecasts of future price change exposure.- Lead cost recovery activities when supplier performance failures impact excess costs to Kauffman.- Support Kauffman’s supplier initiatives including annual cost reductions, VMI/JIT, lead-time reductions, favorable payment terms, etc. Negotiate with Tier II suppliers as needed.- Drive the EDCR (event driven cost reduction) activities**Basic Qualifications**- College degree or industry accreditation in purchasing or 5 years’ experience.- Direct experience in supplier / supply chain management.- Experience with Distribution network- Supply chain experience managing cross functional teams in manufacturing environment- Familiarity with world-class sourcing methods and tools.- Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.- Experience with 80/20 principles- Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel / Power BI**Preferred Qualifications**- Ability to assume leadership role with cross-functional peers.- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.- Ability to solve problems and coordinate with cross-functional teams.- Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance and the associated measurement systems.- Analytical skills (i.e., cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection).Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completoBeneficios:- Seguro de gastos médicos mayores- Seguro de vida- Servicio de comedor- Vales de despensaTipo de jornada:- Lunes a viernesPregunta(s) de postulación:- La posición requiere nível avanzado de ingles hablado y escrito, cumples con este requisito?- Tienes experiência en maquiladora de arneses? Menciona las empresas donde adquiriste esta experiência.- Cual es tu expectativa mensual salarial?Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial