Commodity Manager

Job Summary:

The Commodity Manager develops and manages working relationships with both internal business owners and suppliers of direct and indirect materials and services. The Commodity Manager leads business owners in the development and implementation of recommended strategies and goals for assigned materials and services. These strategies support business objectives related to quality assurance, technology, risk mitigation, and total cost. The Commodity Manager is involved with resolution of supplier issues and identifying opportunities for improved business relationships which are mutually beneficial. The Commodity Manager is responsible to lead supplier negotiations - including the agreements and associated terms and conditions.

Scope of Work

Key Job Elements

• Leads supplier negotiations in support of executing purchase orders and supply agreements for both direct and indirect materials and services while ensuring supplier’s conformance to company’s terms and conditions.
• Leads supplier negotiations in support of executing purchase orders and supply agreements for direct and indirect materials and services while ensuring supplier’s conformance to company’s terms and conditions.
• Manages agreements and ensures commercial requirements are proactively addressed; partners closely with legal department in driving critical contract language.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal business owners and suppliers to resolve supplier issues.
• Continuously monitors agreements and assures commercial requirements are proactively addressed.
• Introduces innovative processes and process improvements that drive increased value and reduced redundancy / waste to ATI stakeholders.
• Supports business owner in the development of statements of work and implementation and transition plans to ensure effective service and material solutions.
• Analyzes commodity spend data, market trends, and dynamics along with the assigned functional business owner.
• The Commodity Manager partners with the business owner to evaluate or identify sourcing initiatives within designated materials or services.
• Serves in a project manager capacity in various types of sourcing related projects.
• Presents to management procurement opportunities and associated analysis that are aligned with corporate strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives.
• Applies critical thinking in evaluating strategic sourcing alternatives.
• Adheres to corporate and procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintains a physical presence in the workplace.

Other Key Competencies

• Exposure to corporate environment or manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Understanding of contract language and commercial requirements.
• Demonstrated negotiation, analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to be a trusted advisor to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Communicate effectively and build strong, sustainable relationships with both internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Balances time between daily operation activities and strategic planning/projects.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with SAP and Ariba, or other ERP / P2P solutions.
• Subject matter expert level experience in procurement categories
• Project management skills

Required Qualifications/Education/Skills

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Preferably B.E
• 8/10 more years of experience in the field or in a related area

Additional Required Candidate Qualifications

• Travel can be up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications/Education/Skills

Educational Qualifications Preferred:

• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or Organizational Leadership Management

Additional Preferred Candidate Qualifications

• Multiple years of buying experience in an industrial setting
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt