Global Commodity Manager, Ring GCM EM focus

As a Global Commodity Manager you will be the communication channel for key commodity related topics internally and externally you works as the escalation point and the relationship owner of suppliers. The expectation of job is to deliver commodity sourcing strategy conduct cost analysis RFQ discussions complete supplier assessment SBR communicate commodity cost and recommended solutions for key stakeholders to select the right parts. This role is expected to work with cross-functional teams such as Ring Architect Engineering Product Development team Technical Program Management Product management Supply operations and Quality teams. This GCM role will also need to overlook end to end supplier relationship management to ensure suppliers meet Rings requirements in all aspects. The key for this role will demonstrate strong leadership to drive results and influence the teams to achieve company goals.

Key job responsibilities

Develop commodity sourcing strategy and execute to best deliver to cost supply and innovation targets
Lead commodity selection contract negotiation and new supplier introduction process.
Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality cost service and technology
Challenges supply chain norms to generate out of the box opportunities for cost savings and supply chain optimization and implements as appropriate
Develop a commodity roadmap aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities
Manage internal stakeholder relationship in driving component introductions business alignment key part selections demand/supply etc.
Participate as a senior member on a cross-functional team (may lead specific projects)
Meet with stakeholder managers to understand business priorities and translate them into procurement plans.
Conduct regular business review with suppliers to ensure continuous improvement
Execute risk mitigation business continuity cost management and operation strategies
Develop and maintain relationships with executives and senior executives at suppliers
Work closely with Engineering teams to support product development efforts to influence sourcing decisions meet customer expectations technical capabilities and program objectives; or define standard and custom product requirements.

- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Finance or a related technical field
- Experience in procurement supply chain inventory management contract management lease administration or operations
- 5 years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations global contract management process improvement operational and financial analysis experience
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel SQL Tableau Python
- Experience in global supply chain management managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company

- Masters degree in Business Administration Finance Economics Computer Science or a related field
- Experience in program project product management or leading a product implementation process
- Experience in data centers infrastructure service providers or related technology companies

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