Develop and execute cost reduction strategies to reduce TCO through cross-functional collaborations and supplier negotiations/partnerships
Maintain and present Commodity strategy to sourcing leadership
Coordinate and implement supply agreements, Long Term Agreements (LTA), Warranty Agreements, and collaborative partnerships
Serve as an internal resource and liaison to other areas within the organization regarding supplier capabilities, technologies, market conditions, and business risk/opportunities
Manage supplier performance through various metrics such as on-time delivery (OTD) and quality notifications (QN)
Lead cost negotiations, payment term discussions, and contract implementations with strategic suppliers
Track, report, and reconcile all material price variants (MPV)/purchase price variants (PPV) to ISC and Finance leadership
Effectively communicate with internal and external customers on all aspects of Commodity
Develop and implement lean strategies that align with TTC Operational Excellence and Sustainability goals
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering)
7+ years sourcing experience or relevant education normally gained by completing degree in supply chain or operations related field
Experience in a Commodity Portfolio required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Suite, MRP/ERP experience required, SAP® experience preferred
Understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and market dynamics for assigned commodities
Benefits
Affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan
401k
Onsite café serving breakfast and lunch
Complimentary use of onsite fitness facility
20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
Flexible schedule during summer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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