Commodity Manager
Apply NowCompany: Lancer Container Lines Ltd
Location: San Antonio, TX 78228
Description:
Our Company
Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.
Summary
Responsible as the single point of contact and ownership for the assigned commodities. Manage the supplier relationship for assigned commodities and vendors. Responsible for negotiating supply agreements for the assigned commodities for Lancer regionally, Lancer globally and/or for Hoshizaki. Responsible to use strategic thinking / global viewpoint, technical knowledge of the assigned commodity, and understanding of Supply Chain options in order to select appropriate suppliers based on an evaluation of total cost (purchase price, tooling, lead times, freight, etc.), product quality, process controls, technical expertise, capacity, and the ability to provide continuous improvements. Responsible for creating and manage cost reduction projects for all assigned commodities and suppliers.
Essential Functions
Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management:
Continuously develop and implement Supply Chain strategies to exceed business objectives
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers to develop best cost strategies
Manage relationships with all assigned suppliers and commodities
Support supplier consolidation initiatives through the identification of "best cost" suppliers
Negotiate global and local supply agreements
Lead Quarterly Supplier Business Reviews to establish performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
Work with senior management to set individual objectives and ensure progress
Ensure new product introduction occurs in a timely manner and meets all business objectives
Report on key performance measures, take appropriate action, and resolve performance issues
Feed into SO&P (forecast requirements, material and capacity constraints)
Supplier Management and Performance:
Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and compliance regulations
Coach and train junior buyers and planners
Ensure personal compliance with ethical, regulatory, and compliance regulations
Ensure suppliers and service providers meet sustainability goals and requirements
Collaborate with suppliers to improve their sustainability performance
Supply Chain Coordination and Execution:
Identify and implement process improvements within the procurement sourcing process
Identify and improve lean supply pipeline process to reduce delivery costs but also ensure stable and optimum deliveries
Compliance and Sustainability:
Ensure personal compliance with ethical, regulatory, and compliance regulations.
Ensure suppliers and service providers meet sustainability goals and requirements as outlined in the Supplier Code of Conduct
Collaborate with suppliers to improve their sustainability performance
Additional Responsibilities:
Other responsibilities as needed and assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Assignments are in the form of broad goals. There is broad latitude for decision making. Complex decisions / analysis is being made. Innovations and flexibility are being exercised
Keeps abreast of the latest trends and activities within the marketplace for assigned commodity and the supply chain profession
Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques required
Competencies with expected proficiency - Collaboration, Execution, Leading [Project] Teams, Initiating Action, Work Standards, Execution, Coaching, Creating a Culture of Trust
Education and Experience
10 years' experience in strategic procurement within a technology driven company, preferably within electronics or contract manufacturing
Degree in relevant subject to role and/or relevant post graduate professional qualification or suitable work experience
Understanding of sustainable procurement principles and practices as outlined in ISO 20400 preferred
Familiarity with life cycle assessment and total cost of ownership concepts for sustainable sourcing
Must be able to review and relate Engineering Drawings and Specifications
Excellent organization skills required
Very strong in sourcing and vendor management
Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
Data gathering and analysis skills
Excellent management and interpersonal skills
Expertise in contract negotiation and risk analysis
Good presentation skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
LEAN training or experience is preferred
Self-motivated, good project and resource management skills. Ability to work independently
Ability to lead a team; Ability to adapt to change
Willing to travel regionally
Able to develop tools and guidelines
Proficient PC Office applications; Familiar with systematic management tools
Work Environment
Ensure compliance of workplace safety rules, including but not limited to the usage of a personal protective equipment, if provided to you, while working; not involve in any unsafe or negligent act that may endanger peers or oneself; reporting unsafe work conditions and providing suggestions to improve safety/ health at work, as needed
As agreed with direct manager and other leadership, follow all work-from-home policies and procedures
Physical Demands
This role is primarily based in an office environment, with the majority of time spent working on a computer, participating in conference calls, or attending meetings
Sitting, standing, walking, and bending as needed. Using proper lifting technique may be required to lift objects up to 25 lb. with assistance. May have to reach for objects at or above shoulder height. May be required to operate traditional office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines and telephones
Notice To Third Party Agencies
Please note that LANCER does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, LANCER will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, LANCER explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LANCER.
EEO Statement
Lancer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.
Summary
Responsible as the single point of contact and ownership for the assigned commodities. Manage the supplier relationship for assigned commodities and vendors. Responsible for negotiating supply agreements for the assigned commodities for Lancer regionally, Lancer globally and/or for Hoshizaki. Responsible to use strategic thinking / global viewpoint, technical knowledge of the assigned commodity, and understanding of Supply Chain options in order to select appropriate suppliers based on an evaluation of total cost (purchase price, tooling, lead times, freight, etc.), product quality, process controls, technical expertise, capacity, and the ability to provide continuous improvements. Responsible for creating and manage cost reduction projects for all assigned commodities and suppliers.
Essential Functions
Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management:
Continuously develop and implement Supply Chain strategies to exceed business objectives
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers to develop best cost strategies
Manage relationships with all assigned suppliers and commodities
Support supplier consolidation initiatives through the identification of "best cost" suppliers
Negotiate global and local supply agreements
Lead Quarterly Supplier Business Reviews to establish performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
Work with senior management to set individual objectives and ensure progress
Ensure new product introduction occurs in a timely manner and meets all business objectives
Report on key performance measures, take appropriate action, and resolve performance issues
Feed into SO&P (forecast requirements, material and capacity constraints)
Supplier Management and Performance:
Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and compliance regulations
Coach and train junior buyers and planners
Ensure personal compliance with ethical, regulatory, and compliance regulations
Ensure suppliers and service providers meet sustainability goals and requirements
Collaborate with suppliers to improve their sustainability performance
Supply Chain Coordination and Execution:
Identify and implement process improvements within the procurement sourcing process
Identify and improve lean supply pipeline process to reduce delivery costs but also ensure stable and optimum deliveries
Compliance and Sustainability:
Ensure personal compliance with ethical, regulatory, and compliance regulations.
Ensure suppliers and service providers meet sustainability goals and requirements as outlined in the Supplier Code of Conduct
Collaborate with suppliers to improve their sustainability performance
Additional Responsibilities:
Other responsibilities as needed and assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Assignments are in the form of broad goals. There is broad latitude for decision making. Complex decisions / analysis is being made. Innovations and flexibility are being exercised
Keeps abreast of the latest trends and activities within the marketplace for assigned commodity and the supply chain profession
Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques required
Competencies with expected proficiency - Collaboration, Execution, Leading [Project] Teams, Initiating Action, Work Standards, Execution, Coaching, Creating a Culture of Trust
Education and Experience
10 years' experience in strategic procurement within a technology driven company, preferably within electronics or contract manufacturing
Degree in relevant subject to role and/or relevant post graduate professional qualification or suitable work experience
Understanding of sustainable procurement principles and practices as outlined in ISO 20400 preferred
Familiarity with life cycle assessment and total cost of ownership concepts for sustainable sourcing
Must be able to review and relate Engineering Drawings and Specifications
Excellent organization skills required
Very strong in sourcing and vendor management
Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
Data gathering and analysis skills
Excellent management and interpersonal skills
Expertise in contract negotiation and risk analysis
Good presentation skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
LEAN training or experience is preferred
Self-motivated, good project and resource management skills. Ability to work independently
Ability to lead a team; Ability to adapt to change
Willing to travel regionally
Able to develop tools and guidelines
Proficient PC Office applications; Familiar with systematic management tools
Work Environment
Ensure compliance of workplace safety rules, including but not limited to the usage of a personal protective equipment, if provided to you, while working; not involve in any unsafe or negligent act that may endanger peers or oneself; reporting unsafe work conditions and providing suggestions to improve safety/ health at work, as needed
As agreed with direct manager and other leadership, follow all work-from-home policies and procedures
Physical Demands
This role is primarily based in an office environment, with the majority of time spent working on a computer, participating in conference calls, or attending meetings
Sitting, standing, walking, and bending as needed. Using proper lifting technique may be required to lift objects up to 25 lb. with assistance. May have to reach for objects at or above shoulder height. May be required to operate traditional office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines and telephones
Notice To Third Party Agencies
Please note that LANCER does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, LANCER will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, LANCER explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LANCER.
EEO Statement
Lancer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.