Commodity Manager
Commodity Manager - Machined and Fabricated Parts
Commodity Manager - Machined and Fabricated Parts Job ID 5516 Job Number 015602 Location US - Shady Grove, PA Facility Grove U.S.L.L.C. Department Logistics Supply Chain Employment Type Regular/Full-Time Education Required Bachelors Degree Languages Required English only Experience Required 1 - 3 Years Relocation Provided General Job Objective Manitowoc Cranes, a global leader in lifting solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented Commodity Manager. The Commodity Manager is responsible for obtaining the most cost effective worldwide and local arrangements for products/services in the machined and fabricated parts commodity by employing skills in market research, negotiation, supplier selection and supplier performance monitoring. This includes coordination and collection of materials requirements from all Manitowoc Crane-Americas operations, for specified strategic commodities. This position will report directly to the Senior Commodity Manager and is based in Shady Grove, PA. Essential Job Functions - Obtain insight into market events surrounding machined and fabricated parts. Develop an understanding of the product offerings available, technological developments, and general pricing trends of the market. Accomplish by developing sources of information for markets including world wide supplier base, MCG purchasing groups, trade organizations/associations, trade journals and other periodicals, internet research, labor contract conditions and expiration, and other sources of market news. Seek information on minority and small business suppliers to support procurement objectives in these areas. Document findings for use in supplier negotiation planning efforts. - Enter negotiation with appropriate suppliers to develop local agreements on pricing, service, and quality levels to be provided. Organize negotiations to include a clear objective, a complete bid package (including any necessary engineering drawings, blueprints and/or specifications), quotes from available suppliers (including warranty and labor reimbursement terms), and necessary input from other MCG- Americas facilities and departments (IPD, manufacturing engineering, production control, quality, product support, etc). Finalize terms and conditions offered by each supplier and perform and document analysis of alternatives for use in the final selection process. - Identify, evaluate and recommend suppliers to provide specific part(s) according to negotiated terms which minimize the total cost of procurement (to include cost of quality, lead time, and inventory levels) by reviewing supplier offerings with appropriate MCG - Americas operations and departments (e.g. engineering, quality, product support, etc.), and documenting the strengths and weaknesses of each alternative to facilitate the final selection process. Document terms agreed to in the ERP system and communicate to tactical purchasing and planning. - Review and evaluate supplier performance in terms of price, on time delivery, lead time and quality. Collect input data from other MCG operations, Production Control, Quality, and A/P to performance analysis. Provide performance feedback to suppliers, develop appropriate performance improvement action plans in conjunction with the supplier, and initiate improvement activities including coordination with other departments.