Commodity Manager
Kforce Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Commodity Manager in Phoenix, AZ.Summary:As an individual contributor to the team, the Commodity Manager will ensure the ownership of unique Build to Print and OEM commodities, develop Commodity strategies and become the direct engagement point with suppliers.Duties:

• Commodity Manager will lead the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies and global supplier network capabilities for assigned categories to achieve key business goals: Time to Market, Cost of Goods Reduction, Lead Time Reduction and Supplier Business Continuity in ramp-up and ramp-down situations
• Communicates commodity strategies across the organization, the Business Units and NPI Operations to ensure sourcing decisions and product development aligns with strategic supplier selections
• Formulate negotiation strategy to proactively drive cost reduction with suppliers in a complex, high mix/low volume environment to meet strategic, operational, and financial performance targets
• Total commodity ownership, including supplier relationship management in alignment with the needs of the business, the global supply strategy and specific commodity strategies; Inclusive of actively approaching the supplier market by means of investigating, screening, pre-selection of and negotiation with new or alternative suppliers for a product group/line of business
• As a Commodity Manager, you will support the Global Procurement Director on the negotiations of complex agreements with suppliers encompassing key program specifications and functional objectives
• Responsible for total supplier performance: measure and manage vs. key targets, compliance to agreements and implementing improvement roadmaps to address gaps
• Recommend Make-versus-Buy strategy on long-term basis for selected commodities or assemblies

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree with related experience or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar field
• 5 + years of work-related experience in Procurement or Commodity management, with demonstrated increase of responsibilities
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or similar high technology manufacturing environment
• Excels in Communicating, Customer Focus, Initiative and Results Drive
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Experience in build to print, OEM, machining, contract manufacturing and operational background a plus

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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