Ontic
Senior Commodity Manager, Indirect Procurement
Ontic, Creedmoor, North Carolina, United States, 27564
Senior Commodity Manager, Indirect Procurement
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Senior Commodity Manager, Indirect Procurement
role at
Ontic .
We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Creedmoor, NC site is home to a number of specialist companies, including Firstmark, Twin Commander, and Metro Merlin. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are growing at pace.
You will report to the
Vice President of Global Supply Chain
and will have a
hybrid
work structure in
Creedmoor, NC . Travel required: approximately 20% domestic; international travel or additional travel may vary depending on activities assigned and lead by team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations or related fields
7+ years of working experience in related field(s) above; indirect sourcing experience preferred
3+ years of management/leadership experience in developing team members
Proficient use of tools such as SAP (or similar ERP), Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI), Project Management (Smartsheet), Supplier portal and procurement solutions (GEP, Ariba)
Excellent negotiation, problem solving and communication skills
Understanding and demonstration of continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma)
Strong project management skills enabling effective balance of transactional and strategic activities required to run the business
Ability to influence results in cross‑functional team settings
Responsibilities
Be accountable for managing critical supplier agreements, strategic sourcing, monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance, developing the supplier base, and conducting research to support the commodity strategy
Lead all strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodities, acting as a change agent focused on delivering the highest value to internal and external customers at the lowest cost
Establish the vision of the commodity through development of strategies and execution of action plans for a diversified supply base
Champion development, installation and utilization of processes and data analytics to set and optimize strategies for sustained sourcing performance
Work closely with cross‑functional team members in quality, engineering, marketing, operations, facilities, HR, IT and finance to ensure alignment and execution planning to achieve business goals
Deliver cost savings via opportunity identification in value management, market bidding, outlier analysis, supplier competition, supplier development and improvements
Keep current with shifts in laws and regulatory compliance to protect the company’s assets in an ever‑changing market
Build effective cross‑functional and supplier relationships needed to bring in products and services that consistently meet or exceed Ontic’s expectations and supplier performance goals
Assure business awards are per strategy and total value proposition considerations
Proactively lead supplier performance management via metric setting and measurement, including risk mitigation planning for business continuity of key products or services
Lead negotiation strategies with cross‑functional business partners to establish effective contracts with providers
Support and/or lead related cross‑functional activities to support business objectives
Complete timely and effectively on special projects and ad‑hoc management requests
Assure effective presence, compliance and auditing of department standard work
Build winning teams through coaching, training and career development
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance
Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
Flexible working arrangements
Paid volunteering opportunities
Access to mental health champions across our sites
Commitment to development
Employee referral program
Salary Range: $110,000–$125,000/year, based on experience.
EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
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Senior Commodity Manager, Indirect Procurement
role at
Ontic .
We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Creedmoor, NC site is home to a number of specialist companies, including Firstmark, Twin Commander, and Metro Merlin. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are growing at pace.
You will report to the
Vice President of Global Supply Chain
and will have a
hybrid
work structure in
Creedmoor, NC . Travel required: approximately 20% domestic; international travel or additional travel may vary depending on activities assigned and lead by team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations or related fields
7+ years of working experience in related field(s) above; indirect sourcing experience preferred
3+ years of management/leadership experience in developing team members
Proficient use of tools such as SAP (or similar ERP), Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI), Project Management (Smartsheet), Supplier portal and procurement solutions (GEP, Ariba)
Excellent negotiation, problem solving and communication skills
Understanding and demonstration of continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma)
Strong project management skills enabling effective balance of transactional and strategic activities required to run the business
Ability to influence results in cross‑functional team settings
Responsibilities
Be accountable for managing critical supplier agreements, strategic sourcing, monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance, developing the supplier base, and conducting research to support the commodity strategy
Lead all strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodities, acting as a change agent focused on delivering the highest value to internal and external customers at the lowest cost
Establish the vision of the commodity through development of strategies and execution of action plans for a diversified supply base
Champion development, installation and utilization of processes and data analytics to set and optimize strategies for sustained sourcing performance
Work closely with cross‑functional team members in quality, engineering, marketing, operations, facilities, HR, IT and finance to ensure alignment and execution planning to achieve business goals
Deliver cost savings via opportunity identification in value management, market bidding, outlier analysis, supplier competition, supplier development and improvements
Keep current with shifts in laws and regulatory compliance to protect the company’s assets in an ever‑changing market
Build effective cross‑functional and supplier relationships needed to bring in products and services that consistently meet or exceed Ontic’s expectations and supplier performance goals
Assure business awards are per strategy and total value proposition considerations
Proactively lead supplier performance management via metric setting and measurement, including risk mitigation planning for business continuity of key products or services
Lead negotiation strategies with cross‑functional business partners to establish effective contracts with providers
Support and/or lead related cross‑functional activities to support business objectives
Complete timely and effectively on special projects and ad‑hoc management requests
Assure effective presence, compliance and auditing of department standard work
Build winning teams through coaching, training and career development
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance
Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
Flexible working arrangements
Paid volunteering opportunities
Access to mental health champions across our sites
Commitment to development
Employee referral program
Salary Range: $110,000–$125,000/year, based on experience.
EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
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