Commodity Sourcing Manager

Title: Commodity Sourcing Manager
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Role Definition:
Support supply chain activities for a facility, ensuring effective integration between procurement and operational teams to drive excellence.

Degree Requirement:

• Education: BA or BS in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Solutions: Identify and implement improvements, build partnerships, and explore new opportunities for optimization.
• Partnerships & Governance: Establish effective linkages with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performance Analysis: Develop and analyze data to prioritize opportunities and enhance cost-effectiveness and supply chain efficiency.
• Best Practices: Research and recommend industry benchmarks and metrics for continuous improvement.

Required Skills:
Planning:

• Develop and align tactical and strategic plans with business objectives.
• llocate resources and ensure integrated planning.

Decision Making & Critical Thinking:

• pply decision-making tools to analyze and prioritize data.
• ssess risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Negotiation:

• Facilitate win-win negotiations with internal and external partners.
• Use active listening and problem-solving techniques.

Leadership:

• Employ leadership styles based on situational needs (autocratic, democratic, etc.).
• Motivate and inspire teams to achieve objectives.

Project Management:

• Plan, organize, and monitor projects.
• Utilize tools like Gantt charts and produce status reports.

Supplier Management:

• Partner with suppliers, monitor performance, and develop quality standards.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve issues.

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation:

• Evaluate and certify vendors, resolve quality issues, and refine evaluation processes.

Supply Chain Management:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies.
• Monitor processes and advise on capacity and network design.