Description Position Title: Commodity Manager – Interior Trim Reports to: Finance Director We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and strategic individual who is passionate about problem solving! The Commodity Manager – Interior Trim will be responsible for generating and updating strategies to support sustainable cost reductions and supplier quality improvements, track and report monthly financial impacts, manage overall supplier relationships, and develop + implement continuous improvement concepts.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure flow of materials is sustained for plants under the scope of responsibility Implementation of previously planned cost savings initiatives in order to meet savings targets Develop new cost savings initiatives and work cross-functionally to drive closure Generate sub-commodity strategies supporting product plans, and aligned to key stakeholders Obtaining Motus Sourcing Board approval for all new sourcing actions Lead supplier negotiations, including contract management and development agreements Forecast materials market movements and develop mitigation plans to smooth volatility Ensure that price changes aligned to contracts, and raw material index are accurate and timely Be recognized as the commodity expert – products, process, technology, suppliers, and economics (Index/Market Pricing) Support commodity specific data preparation and analysis for Weekly Staff Meeting, Mgt updates, and monthly Business Operating System reviews Analyze and intelligently execute tradeoffs between unit prices and working capital Identify and mitigate risks associated with responsible scope of buy – ensure supply is protected Support Launch Team activities Support Business Development activities Monitor and manage Directed Suppliers (total cost management) Lead cross functional 'ideation' events that Identify new product and process applications Lead and support selection processes for material on new product development Identify and develop new suppliers that fit the strategy and required capabilities Manage key internal stakeholders to achieve alignment on continuous improvement opportunities Prepare and present executive communications REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree, MBA is preferred. 7-9 years' experience related to Purchasing, Materials Management or Contracts Knowledge of the automotive interior products industry. Ability to understand raw material markets (resins, foam chemicals, etc) Understanding of PLEX ERP software a plus Outstanding communication, detail oriented, self-driven, professional written skills, and negotiation skills are essential for success in this position
