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Job Title: Commodity Manager

Responsibilities

• • Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships that will provide Clearfield with competitive advantages including lowest total cost, highest quality products, and superior customer service. Participates in Supplier Business reviews; address operational issues with suppliers with minimal direction. • Conducts RFX and negotiates pricing with direction. Participates in negotiations.

• Analyzes demand information to place appropriate Supply orders into APEX business software. Adjust forecasted monthly demand and supplier lead-times, as demands require. Provides support for procure to pay process.

• Forecast material requirements based on history and convey and present analytics to Product Management.

• Demonstrates the ability to identify and create business value across the organization. Builds and clearly articulates the value proposition for decision makers

• Provides analysis and elements of a category strategy.

• Leverages reports and analysis to find opportunities for savings.

• Ability to solve general issues and problems.

• Manage inventory and eliminate obsolescence whenever possible.

Essential Skills

• Procurement

• Purchasing

• Negotiation

• Commodity management

• Manufacturing industry

• Supply chain

• Purchase order

• ERP

• Project management

• Inventory

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR 8 years of related experience within a similar working environment

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, supplier quality, or operational management

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 30% of the time

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to professionally and effectively interact with all stakeholders both internal and external at any level of the organization

• Strong knowledge of engine components and their processes including but not limited to casting, forging, stamping

• Previous experience with commodity management, strategic sourcing, or engineering

• Continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts, and methodologies

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Work Environment

This role may require up to 30% domestic and international travel. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, involving interaction with various stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The position requires a high degree of professionalism and effective communication skills. Standard business attire is expected.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00

Benefit premium credits with completion of healthy living activitiesMedical support programs: Maternity, Diabetes, Treatment Decision Support and moreHealth savings accounts including an employer contribution (with High Deductible Health Plan election)Life and AD&D insuranceShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insuranceVoluntary income protection plans401(k) retirement savings plans with company matchWork-life benefits: Paid vacation and holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 1, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.