Sr. Commodity Manager
As one of the largest adhesive and sealant companies in the world, Bostik designs, manufactures and markets adhesives and sealants within a variety of Business Units: Construction and Consumer, Industrial (encompassing Converting, Assembly, Packaging and Transportation), Flexible Laminations and Global Nonwovens/Tape Label. Our products are used in a wide range of markets and applications from gas tankers and buildings to automobiles and diapers. Bostik is a subsidiary of TOTAL - one of the top five largest publicly-traded international oil and gas companies in the world with operations in more than 130 countries.
Job Responsibilities:
· Negotiate material purchasing contracts to deliver lowest possible cost.
· Establish, develop and evaluate supplier relationships to reduce cost, ensure supply security and satisfy quality requirements.
· Direct Raw Material Supplier responsibility typically $15 - $40 MM
· Perform in depth trend analysis and market intelligence for key raw materials and feedstocks
· Understanding and tracking of supplier’s component cost drivers, and supply and demand dynamics
· Ensure purchasing parameter accuracy in the Movex database (i.e. pricing, supplier information, etc.)Maintain purchase price variance (PPV) accuracy.
· Deliver agreed upon KPI’s.
· Seek out opportunities to leverage purchasing power across Bostik and Total.
· Provide supplier and material/commodity direction to new product development.
· Support Material issues at adhesive plants in Americas Region
· Support Division Strategic Suppliers in the Americas
· Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik-specific EHS expectations
Job Requirements:
· BA/BS in Chemistry / Engineering or related field and/or equivalent work experience, MBA preferred
· Minimum of 5-10 years Industrial experience
· C.P.M preferred
· Purchasing experience is preferred
· Demonstrated successful negotiation skills
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Solid computer knowledge (Word, Excel, ERP Systems) – integrated purchasing software systems knowledge ideal
· Demonstrated potential to move and grow within broader Bostik organization
To apply please click on the following link:
https://manpower.taleo.net/careersection/bostik_directapply/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=0003581
For additional openings please visit our website: www.bostik-us.com/careers
“People are our most important resource. We are committed to building and nurturing a positive, challenging environment that supports dignity and respect, growth and development.”
Compliance: Bostik is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace.
Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications