Commodity Manager
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Commodity Manager
Winnipeg Canada
Were leading the transition to zeroemission mobility.
Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UKs largest bus manufacturer.
At Alexander Dennis and across NFI and our family of brands we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge which guides our daily actions and longterm planning we are passionate about creating a better product a better workplace and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.
Are you ready to embrace the challenge Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Join Alexander Dennis as a Commodity Manager and drive strategic sourcing for bus components. Youll develop bestinclass commodity strategies foster strong supplier partnerships and deliver innovative costeffective solutions. Bring your expertise in procurement and supplier management to help us deliver reliable cuttingedge vehicles to our customers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Live and role models the company Values and culture at all times.
- To develop bestinclass commodity strategies
- To find new sources of supply which improve cost quality delivery and innovation
- To meet annual PPV and VIP savings targets improving bottom line profitability
- To build and develop strong constructive relationships with key suppliers
- To improve supplier performance on cost and availability of supply
- To negotiate commercial and contractual terms with key suppliers
- To monitor and manage risk with all key suppliers ensuring stability of supply
- To work alongside a team of buyers and procurement engineers
- To work closely with Design Engineering on Design For Cost and early supplier involvement in new product development
- Any additional support as requested by Head of Procurement
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Degree qualified in Engineering or Business discipline
- Extensive experience of commodity management ideally in automotive industry
- Extensive experience of strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment
- Extensive experience of supplier relationship & performance management
- Excellent commercial & business acumen
- Excellent teamwork and people skills
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to plan activities meet deadlines and deliver results.
- Ability to make decisions quickly with limited time and information
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- Generous salary package we reward our people at the level they deserve.
- A 37hour working week with flexible working options giving you that much needed work/life balance.
- Ongoing employee development through a variety of inhouse training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
- Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
- RRSP with company match to help you save for the future
OUR WHY:
We move people. The worlds most precious cargo.
We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable onroad mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design deliver and support marketleading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe accessible efficient and reliable.
NEXT STEPS:
If this sounds like you and youre interested in coming aboard then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!
We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
If you are an internal applicant you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.
Due to the volume of vacancies and applications we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however you require an alternative method of applying please give us call onor send an email to
INDM
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
