Commodity Lead

Responsible for new product sourcing and project management of components and sub-assemblies. Requires a blend of technical and business expertise as well as solid interpersonal and negotiation skills to contribute lead and manage at different levels both internally and externally. Engage with Business Units Program Managers Engineering and Quality to ensure customer requirements are being met while communicating and driving sourcing strategy that reduces risk improves cost shorten lead-time and improve supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

Leads new product sourcing activities and interface with Business Units and Suppliers ensuring on-time delivery on-cost and on-quality.

Leads supplier selection and new product costs from development to mass production.Execute sourcing strategies by leveraging the preferred suppliers. Manages the overall product level BOM cost.

Drives the early supplier involvement for new products and solutions to technical and business challenges.

Ensures capacity and readiness to meet production forecast and capacity.

Identifies new product risks. Leads problem solving to resolve issues.

Works closely with Global Sourcing to ensure alignment to the commodity specific strategy and drive business needs

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Engineering 6-10 yrs related exp. are highly preferred.

Demonstrates experience in commodity management or new product development (NPD) in Mechanical components such as plastic injection metal stamping machining rubber molding etc..

Technical understanding of raw materials and mechanical components including design for manufacturing product costing production processes/operations and market trends.

Knowledge in new product / component sourcing and project management establishing strong relationships with internal and external partners

Passionate for growth. Curious. Proactive. Analytical. Hands-on. Be a problem-solver who constantly looks out for better ways to complete tasks

Proficient knowledge of Oracle ERP. Ability to learn new systems and tools

Good command of read & write English

Come join our global inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity knowledge skills creativity and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our companys most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected regardless of their age gender race ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.