Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader
Apply NowCompany: Prolec Energy
Location: Waukesha, WI 53188
Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader is responsible for managing a portfolio of direct material commodities across Prolec-GE locations in the US, Mexico and Brazil. This individual will lead strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives throughout the organization. This individual is expected to provide effective communication and influence as the owner of the sourcing strategy, suppliers, contracts, etc. This position will assess status for benefit realization and assist in identifying areas for continuous improvement.
The Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader must have the ability to analyze a variety of products, technical requirements, delivery needs and financial ramifications of stocking, purchasing, delivery, and storing of materials for the corporation's need. This position will be exposed to all levels of management, both at the local level, corporate level as well as the supplier level, to deliver year-over-year improvements in material cost, quality and availability. It is crucial that the Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader develop an in-depth understanding of supplier capabilities in the marketplace. The individual will be working with confidential data and must be prudent in its use and interpretation. Strategic planning and thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills are critical to the position.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education / Experience
Preferred Education / Experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Working Relationships
Organization: EDP, Mid-Upper-Level management
External: Suppliers, companies and vendors
Internal: Procurement, Finance, Engineering
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
Working Conditions
Office area and production floor
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
The Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader is responsible for managing a portfolio of direct material commodities across Prolec-GE locations in the US, Mexico and Brazil. This individual will lead strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives throughout the organization. This individual is expected to provide effective communication and influence as the owner of the sourcing strategy, suppliers, contracts, etc. This position will assess status for benefit realization and assist in identifying areas for continuous improvement.
The Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader must have the ability to analyze a variety of products, technical requirements, delivery needs and financial ramifications of stocking, purchasing, delivery, and storing of materials for the corporation's need. This position will be exposed to all levels of management, both at the local level, corporate level as well as the supplier level, to deliver year-over-year improvements in material cost, quality and availability. It is crucial that the Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader develop an in-depth understanding of supplier capabilities in the marketplace. The individual will be working with confidential data and must be prudent in its use and interpretation. Strategic planning and thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills are critical to the position.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the assigned trading portfolio based on the quality, cost and delivery requirements required by Prolec GE.
- Manage the updating and forecasting of prices based on historical data, information on sales plans or plant load and deflation calculation.
- Execute negotiations with suppliers based on the negotiation plan to meet the objectives and goals set forth in the supply strategy.
- Manage projects to improve the supply of materials and services considering prices, delivery time, quality and risks.
- Risk management of the materials and/or services in assigned portfolio
- Select alternate sources of direct suppliers and materials based on business needs.
- Manage the fulfillment of new supplier registration requirements.
- Material, price and volume forecasting.
- Draft and execute supply agreements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Industry: Knowledge of the types of materials used in the electrical and transformer industry.
- Market: Knowledge of commodities and materials market for transformers.
- Competition: Knowledge of competitors' main suppliers and sources of supply.
- Suppliers: Knowledge of capabilities (production, economic, scope, customers, etc.) and competition in their markets.
- Product pricing: Knowledge of pricing, costs, quality, reliability and capabilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education / Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or operations related field
- Minimum of 3 years' experience managing direct material suppliers
- Negotiation experience with global experience a plus
Preferred Education / Experience
- Master's degree and/or diplomas, certifications in a business, operations or supply chain related field
- Experience creating and executing sourcing strategies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Working Relationships
Organization: EDP, Mid-Upper-Level management
External: Suppliers, companies and vendors
Internal: Procurement, Finance, Engineering
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
Working Conditions
Office area and production floor
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.