Global Commodity Leader

The Global Commodity Leader (GCL) is the sourcing leader for assigned commodities and is responsible for managing relationships between internal clients and external vendors and acquiring services from vendors. In this role, you will use your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and long-term business goals.Current has a steep history in lighting products, including conventional and LED lamps, power supplies, LED fixtures and indoor and outdoor advanced lighting controls.**Essential Functions/ Responsibilities**:- Serve as Global Commodity Leader for assigned categories including Information Technology, Engineering Technology and Professional Services, or other indirect categories as business needs evolve.- Create and lead the commodity strategy and ensure compliance with the strategy.- Lead vendor selection, qualification, development, and overall management, including handling the entire contract life cycle from RFP to vendor exit.- Identify savings opportunity for the commodity, including cost reduction and demand management.- Negotiate with vendors to obtain the best financial results for the company, including initial investment and future financial commitments.- Negotiate agreements (including MSAs, JDAs and NDAs) with vendors, with support of the legal department.- Negotiate commercial terms of Statement of Work and license agreements including Service Levels, deliverables, payment terms and risk to the company.- Upload agreements into Contract Management system and monitor that system to proactively negotiate renewals or issue cancellation notices.- Meet regularly with stakeholders and functional leadership to understand their needs and how to support, and to provide regular updates on key projects.- Lead vendor communication to ensure best leverage and clarity both internally and externally.- Closely monitor vendor performance to plan and work with the vendors to manage any required recovery plans/actions. Help to resolve vendor performance problems and other issues.- Establish a repeatable process to maintain accurate master data in SAP.- Schedule and conduct regular business reviews with vendors as needed.**Basic Qualifications**- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field- At least 3 years of experience in Indirect Commodity Management or Sourcing- Strategic negotiator and presenter with excellent verbal and written communication skills for various audience level- Experience writing and negotiating contracts, especially for IT software and professional services- Experience with SAP (preferred) or other ERP tools, and Microsoft Excel for analysis- Legal authorization to work in the US**Preferred Qualifications**- Basic knowledge of assigned commodities - IT, Technology, Legal, Finance and Marketing- Organized with the ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.- Strong financial acumen- Strong PC and database management skills- Proven quantitative and analytical abilities- Proven ability to cross-functional lead teams and drive resolution to meet organization deliverables- Resilient and determined self-starter, highly self-directed, proactive individual with excellent problem-solving skills- Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills with the ability to interact, build and maintain strong relationships within our team, cross functional teams, vendors and all levels of management- Enjoys working in a high-energy environment with the ability to adapt to high pressure, rapidly changing business conditions while remaining a calm composure in stressful or tough situation- Assertive and results oriented. Takes initiative and holds self accountable for achieving results. Strong commitment to follow up and follow through- Strong communication skills. Keep people informed about issues and updates that affect them- Has a positive “can do” attitude and is professional- Strong analytical and problems solving skills and looks for solutions when problems arise- Thrives on the challenge to create order where structure is lacking or processes are broken or do not exist- Operates in an honest, ethical manner in all dealings; acts with integrity- Excellent attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks. Has a grasp on the numbers and where they come from- Ability to work with global teams in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline environment**Compensation**The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $85,000-$115,000.**Benefits and Perks****The Highlights**:All around competitive culture where together we strive to:- Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity- Communicate open