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Expedite Technology Solutions LLC

Commodity Manager

Expedite Technology Solutions LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Supply Chain Management is responsible for sourcing and managing contracts in support of the SCM On-board Services department. The Commodity Manager builds and sustains relationships with business leaders, suppliers, and sourcing professionals.

Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks): • Required to lead cross-functional teams • Must develop and execute sourcing strategies to align with the business unit's goals, provide *** with optimum value, and maintain supply assurance • Leads supplier RFPs, negotiations, and supplier selection • Managing the day-to-day relationship with strategic suppliers and internal business units • Delivering year-over-year savings utilizing Request for Proposals (RFPs) to evaluate pricing and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to recommendations. • Manages ongoing contract compliance and commercial relationships with suppliers, identifying and pursuing savings strategies • Develops both strategic & tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and wellbeing • Monitoring supplier performance and leading corrective action procedures when necessary, and supports regular business updates • Participate and lead in key client business meetings (e.g., key vendor meetings, customer experience team meetings, financial planning meetings) • Effectively work with all organizational levels required. continuous improvement, and commitment to shareholder value creation • Some travel may be required

Quals-- What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) • Minimum of 2 years' experience in Finance, Supply Chain or other closely related field is required • Demonstrates ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and thinks strategically • Proficiency in the following skills is also required: o Communication o Project management, consensus-building, leading cross functional teams o Presenting to leadership o Financial analysis and modeling o MS Office • Self-starter and fully competent in optimizing own capacity • Exhibits leadership capability or experience (whether leading cross-functional teams or direct reports) • Demonstrates openness and flexibility, self-confident when encountering unfamiliar problems, eager to learn and understand commodities and processes, strives for continuous improvement, accepts and builds accountability, and exercises judgment and common sense • Displays organizational values of integrity, respect for people, diversity appreciation, innovation, adherence to ethical standards, challenging the status quo, excellence in performance, teamwork, and commitment to shareholder value creation • Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data • Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles • Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency • Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or closely related field. An advanced degree is strongly preferred. • 3 to 4 years of experience in Finance, Supply Chain or closely related field is strongly preferred • Manages work, proficient level of On-board Services commodity expertise, industry research, strategic sourcing, Total cost of ownership/design-to-cost, negotiation, contract management, and value-based decision analysis • Excels in managing work and timelines • Fully competent in optimizing own capacity, demonstrating openness and self-confidence, driving customer-based business strategies, understanding the system, achieving greater results, accepting and building accountability, using judgment and common sense, and systemic thinking

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We embrace diversity and make employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities. We are proud to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and protected veterans throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to participate in interviews, please contact Vibhor Narang at Vibhor.narang@expediteinc.com or 478-220-0395. We will work with you to meet your accessibility needs in accordance with applicable law.