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Job Profile Title: Sr. Commodity Manager

Location/ Division Specific Information: Austin TX/ M04

How will you make an impact

The Sr. Commodity Manager is responsible for developing executing and managing corporate sourcing initiatives for indirect and capital categories. He/She will perform complex data analysis to identify new sourcing and other cost optimization opportunities in order to generate cost savings for categories managed. Categories would include but not limited to: Commodities used in the Data Canter Infrastructure. He/She is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs and communicating to user departments and Sr Management the value propositions associated with Category proposals. He/She will work collaboratively with internal user departments to facilitate optimize and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spends categories within the organization.

What will you do

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement & build supplier base for d liquid & air cooling (CDU cold plate RDHx) commodities

Lead ongoing category management activities within assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets
Drive the development of supplier and industry category profiles
Identify and leverage clients company-wide spend opportunities
Lead supplier selection and recommendation activities including qualitative and quantitative analysis selection criteria long and short lists RFI and RFP development and analysis
Develop & execute sourcing strategies for the highest spend greatest complexity and most critical/strategic categories
Drive the development of high level and detailed benefits cases
Provide strategic guidance to profiles and Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions
Develop implementation strategy responsibility assignments communications plans and timeline
Lead implementation activities for categories with critical impacts to the business and internal customers
Monitor client and supplier compliance with supplier agreements related to high spend scope area
Develop long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs optimize value from suppliers and meet internal customer requirements.
Conduct thorough spend analysis for corporate non-saleable good and services and develop methodology/metrics and tools to track progress
Develop best practices sourcing methodology
Clearly define service level expectations and requirement to assess current supplier community and recommend new suppliers who can add value related to new sourcing opportunities
Negotiate review and execute the implementation of contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives
Identify and implement system solutions and bet practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
Builds relationships with key stakeholders in order to gather category requirements and specifications form departments and category experts
Ensure the tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs
Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers
May perform other duties & responsibilities as assigned

How will you get here-

Education:

• Bachelors Degree is required

Experience:

• 8 Years min. of experience is required in a relevant field (Supply Chain Management or Commodity Management preferred)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Demonstrated Application of Project Management Skills Supplier Performance Management Category Strategy Development & Application Sourcing Supply Chain Risk Management Contract Execution & Management

Materials Management Negotiating & Influencing Strategy Financial Skills
Detailed specific category expertise. Adept communicator (verbal written).
Cross functional/organizational team management & facilitation skills (internal & external)
Exhibits understanding of purpose for bringing out the best in people developing internal & external relationships
Demonstrated data analysis capability and strong technical aptitude
Must be a strong strategic thinker and able to succinctly communicate the vision/strategy to internal customers
Skills in conflict resolution and negotiation
Must be a quick study proven ability to manage change ability to work across boundaries and borders and strong decision making.
Strong influencing and team building skills with an ability to build consensus and engagement with key customers
Excellent communicator politically persuasive demonstrated skills in collaboration proven ability to develop direct reports.
Strong leadership capabilities
Ability to develop best practice sourcing methodology
Demonstrated ability to negotiate review and execute the implementation of contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives
Ability to identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
Proficiency in use of personal computers Microsoft Office products (Excel Word & PowerPoint) & e-mail s

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Business management field of study is preferred

• Commodity management or Supply chain management experience is a plus

What Can Jabil Offer You

Along with growth stability and the opportunity to be challenged Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

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