TRG
We are looking for a Global Commodity Manager to lead the commodity strategy and supplier management for key commodities within our Tier 1 Automotive Business. This role has Global Matrix responsibility and includes managing a team of buyers either globally or regionally as well as some direct buying responsibility. The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for driving development and execution of commodity strategies across the global supply base. THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Sourcing and Commodity Management
- Develop and execute global commodity strategies that deliver cost savings, innovation, quality and supply assurance.
- Lead, mentor and develop a global team of commodity buyers and analysts.
- Conduct global market analysis to identify risks, trends, opportunities and emerging suppliers.
- Implement total cost of ownership (TCO) models in sourcing decisions.
- Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
- Execute direct purchasing activities for critical commodities, including RFQs, PO issuance and supplier negotiations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Supplier Management
- Lead global supplier selection, negotiations and contract management.
- Drive supplier performance improvements in cost, delivery, quality, sustainability and risk mitigation.
- Risk mitigation plans should include plans for supply continuity, tariffs, logistics challenges and geopolitical impacts.
- Support supplier development initiatives and ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and customer-specific requirements.
- Ensure suppliers meet corporate sustainability and ESG requirements, including carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering to support new product launches and ensure early supplier involvement in design.
- Work with operations and quality teams to address supplier performance issues and drive corrective actions.
- Collaborate with finance to manage budgets, forecasts and cost reduction initiatives.
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering - Masters/MBA preferred
- 10+ years in purchasing/supply chain with at least 35 years in a leadership role in automotive or manufacturing preferred
- Proven track record in global sourcing, strong supplier negotiation, commodity strategy development, analytical and leadership skills.
- Experience in direct purchasing, including hands-on negotiation and execution of procurement activities.
- Strong knowledge of automotive supply chain requirements, including APQP, PPAP and IATF 16949.
- Excellent analytical, financial and problem-solving skills with a focus on total cost management.
- Ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones and global teams.
- Willingness to travel globally - up to 2540%
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