Ergotron
Ergotron, Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance, health and happiness. Using the Technology of Movement™, Ergotron builds products and custom solutions that help people feel a new sense of energy in healthcare, industrial and office settings, both at home and on‑site.
Position Summary This position will conduct global Strategic Sourcing activities and projects as part of Supply Chain operations. The Commodity Manager II will be for driving, maintaining and executing strategic sourcing direction including source discovery, selection, development, contract, cost, performance to align with goals and objectives. The candidate will lead key initiatives in cost savings, speed, flexibility, and risk mitigation, and will manage and evaluate all phases of sourcing operations.
Position Responsibilities
Initiate and drive commodity strategy with internal requirements and strategic objectives on complex commodities.
Promote operational efficiency and facilitate cross‑functional collaboration.
Negotiate price, terms, statements of work, technical requirements, and contracts.
Generate, plan, execute, and implement impactful cost savings projects.
Discover, develop, audit, and enhance relationships with strategic suppliers.
Identify and manage supply base risk including market, financial, social responsibility, environmental, and ethical assessments.
Establish commodity and supply base optimization strategies and action plans.
Lead cross‑functional groups to develop and qualify materials, components, processes, assemblies, and suppliers.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality and other teams to ensure alignment.
Complete projects and tasks to meet deliverables and deadlines.
Work with supply base to identify and optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards governing the purchase and delivery of goods.
Additional duties as requested.
Support “Lean Business Enterprise” initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Materials/Procurement Management, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing.
Experience with Oracle or equivalent ERP.
International Supply Chain Experience.
Project management skills and experience working with cross‑functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to lead, negotiate and implement complex contracts.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, delivery/scheduling tools and techniques, materials expertise, and quality controls.
Demonstrated problem‑solving capability and leading through others.
Ability to understand and apply Total Cost of Ownership principles.
MS Office experience – reporting and analytics.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed up to 30%.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job as described.
Core Values
Customer‑Centric Innovation
Built to Last
Always Improving
Integrity
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Position Summary This position will conduct global Strategic Sourcing activities and projects as part of Supply Chain operations. The Commodity Manager II will be for driving, maintaining and executing strategic sourcing direction including source discovery, selection, development, contract, cost, performance to align with goals and objectives. The candidate will lead key initiatives in cost savings, speed, flexibility, and risk mitigation, and will manage and evaluate all phases of sourcing operations.
Position Responsibilities
Initiate and drive commodity strategy with internal requirements and strategic objectives on complex commodities.
Promote operational efficiency and facilitate cross‑functional collaboration.
Negotiate price, terms, statements of work, technical requirements, and contracts.
Generate, plan, execute, and implement impactful cost savings projects.
Discover, develop, audit, and enhance relationships with strategic suppliers.
Identify and manage supply base risk including market, financial, social responsibility, environmental, and ethical assessments.
Establish commodity and supply base optimization strategies and action plans.
Lead cross‑functional groups to develop and qualify materials, components, processes, assemblies, and suppliers.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality and other teams to ensure alignment.
Complete projects and tasks to meet deliverables and deadlines.
Work with supply base to identify and optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards governing the purchase and delivery of goods.
Additional duties as requested.
Support “Lean Business Enterprise” initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Materials/Procurement Management, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing.
Experience with Oracle or equivalent ERP.
International Supply Chain Experience.
Project management skills and experience working with cross‑functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to lead, negotiate and implement complex contracts.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, delivery/scheduling tools and techniques, materials expertise, and quality controls.
Demonstrated problem‑solving capability and leading through others.
Ability to understand and apply Total Cost of Ownership principles.
MS Office experience – reporting and analytics.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed up to 30%.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job as described.
Core Values
Customer‑Centric Innovation
Built to Last
Always Improving
Integrity
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