Commodity Manager

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Holland Michigan United States

Job ID:

R0110490

Date Posted:

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

JR Automation a Hitachi Group Company is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the worlds leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and were always looking to get stronger across North America Europe and Asia. Join us as a Commodity Manager in Holland MI or Nashville TN as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is predominately an onsite role requiring four days onsite in office in either our Holland MI or Nashville TN site.

How Youll Make an Impact:

Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
Lead develop and manage commodity strategies.
Own the Preferred Supplier List for your categories.
Manage supplier issues while supporting current suppliers; as well as develop new suppliers for your categories as needed.
Assist Divisional Supply Chain (SCM Manager/Buyers) in negotiating project related material inventory tools and customer specified items.
Be a resource for all JR employees by leading and working within cross functional teams.
Create and drive cost savings initiatives.
Collaborate with the quoting engineering project management and build teams to understand needs and drive cost effective solutions.
Identify and manage risks at all levels of the supply chain.
Develop and drive strategic programs focused on reducing overall cost and improving supplier engagement and performance.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate.
Be able to work in a global environment.
Be able to communicate to all levels of the organization across all geographic regions.
Always conduct oneself in a manner that is distinguished by a high level of professionalism and ethics.
Lead continuous improvements of sourcing and purchasing processes.

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What Youll Bring:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business & Management or equivalent professional experience.
7-10 years of procurement experience with a proven track record of increasing responsibilities.
Capability to lead and influence individuals guiding them to achieve desired objectives and complete tasks.
Proficiency in presenting ideas and goals in a way that inspires others to follow.
Excellent negotiation and planning abilities in a project-based environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
CPSM Certification is a plus.

Company Overview

At JR Automation A Hitachi Group Company we discover potential reimagine limits and advance industry. When faced with a problem we find a solution. Together we pushwhatspossible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation please send the nature of request and contact information to Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Required Experience:

Manager

Location:Holland Michigan United StatesJob ID: R0110490Date Posted:Company Name:J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES LLCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The Opportunity:JR Automation a Hitachi Group Company is driven to deli...