Commodity Manager - Motors (Reynosa)

Overview

As a Commodity Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement activities related to the sourcing of components such as machined parts, magnets, plastics, bearings, and similar.

Location

Location: SP, Brazil, or Reynosa Tam, Mexico

Responsibilities

• Managing supply chains, sourcing, reviewing, and buying commodities
• Perform cost analysis using the concepts of “Should Cost”, “TCO”, others
• Evaluating and prospecting in the market supply base expansion
• Negotiating long term agreement to maximize sourcing potential
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and distributors
• Analyzing market trends and identifying risks
• Adhering to project-approved budgets
• Resolving vendor conflicts and commodity-related issues
• Work with NPD (new product development) team members to ensure fast and seamless introduction of new designs to full production
• Interfacing with Production, Planning, QA, Sales, Engineering to achieve the smooth flow of goods and services in order to maintain committed schedules to customers
• Support NPD team with component costing throughout the life of the project.
• Build pipeline of cost reduction opportunities for parts used in production by conducting cross functional workshops throughout Nidec Aerospace and help implement them.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing goods and services in a Program Development and in a Manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience negotiating long term supply agreements in Industrial or Aerospace markets
• Proven minimum of 8 years’ experience in Procurement.
• U.S. Visa and Passport required.
• English Proficient.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a large corporate matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve personal and company stretch goals.
• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated experience giving presentations to upper management.
• Knowledge of financial markets that impact commodity prices
• Experience with commodity trading and risk management software
• Negotiation and communication skills with vendors and suppliers
• Advanced analytical skills
• Strong leadership abilities and collaboration with personnel from various departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package. Proficiency in SAP.

Preferred/Bonus

• Experience with commodity trading and risk management software
• Certifications: CPM, CPIM or CPSM.
• MBA

Additional Job Details

Professional – P3