Job Title: Commodity Manager
Location: Greater Boston, MA
Position Overview:
The Commodity Manager is responsible for implementing the sourcing strategy and making informed sourcing decisions that balance continuity, risk, total landed costs, cycle time, on-time delivery, and product quality. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to optimize purchasing, improve processes, and drive cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of purchasing, sourcing, and supplier relationship management for indirect categories.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve quality, streamline schedules, standardize processes, and reduce costs.
- Lead RFx activities (RFPs, RFQs, etc.) to identify and evaluate alternative suppliers, ensuring uninterrupted supply of goods and services.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and cultivate partnerships with both new and existing suppliers.
- Stay current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends, sharing knowledge with team members and business partners.
- Assess supplier capabilities and develop sources for new technologies and market opportunities in line with evolving business requirements.
- Ensure all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, while safeguarding the company's interests and securing the best value, balancing price, quality, and delivery.
Key Competencies & Skills:
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, effectively prioritizing tasks and managing workload to meet deadlines.
- Strong decision-making skills with a sense of urgency to drive timely outcomes.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external partners.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and performing well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in supplier alignment, should-cost analysis, and managing indirect commodities.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and guide them towards improved supply strategies.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect purchasing or sourcing within a Manufacturing Organization (preferably within industries including but not limited to; Semiconductor, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial's, Life Sciences including Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology, or Medical Device)
- Experience in contract negotiation and development.
- Experience in a high-tech or semiconductor manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP, with strong computer literacy
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