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Commodity Manager – Indirect
Valmont Industries, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Lead and manage aspects of the Global Supply Management process for Indirect spend
- Identify and drive productivity within the category
- Network with Valmont facilities to build a strong project funnel
- Support cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Management) by ensuring timely supply of quality Indirect materials and services
- Work to review the existing supply base and evaluate suppliers from a GME (Grow, Maintain, Exit) perspective
- Identify category, contract, and supply risks and develop mitigation plans to address risks
- Monitor supplier contract compliance
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to seek input and build trust within the organization to optimize overall impact
- Develop and implement change management strategies
- Communicate strategies and solutions to internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve financial goals and maintain timelines
- Develop exit strategies for suppliers who don’t meet Valmont’s supplier standards
- Manage supplier relationships to meet Valmont requirements for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and other business terms
- Negotiate with suppliers to establish competitive contracts and beneficial agreements
- Perform detailed supply market analysis – commodities, industries, and suppliers related to Valmont Indirect procurement/sourcing
Requirements
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain specializing in Indirect and material processing with 6+ years of relevant experience or Associate’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
- Indirect manufacturing, tooling design, product design and application experience
- Indirect Commodity Management experience with high dollar spend
- Proven track record of supplier development, management, and sustained productivity
- Strong analytic and negotiating skills
- Strong financial acumen
- Self-starter, ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to develop and recommend material and process alternatives and work collaboratively with Engineering and Product Management teams
- Project management skills to:
- Develop realistic plans, action steps, and timetables for projects and assignments
- Consistently meet deadlines
- Coordinate work with other groups
- Handle multiple demands and competing priorities
- Be able to develop and execute initiatives
- Be able to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience with Agency certifications (UL, CSA, NSF, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - advanced Excel skills a plus
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (JDE, QAD, IFS or similar)
- Able to communicate effectively in the English language.
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
- Work Life Support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Indirect Commodity ManagementSupplier DevelopmentSupply Market AnalysisContract NegotiationChange ManagementProject ManagementMaterial ProcessingTooling DesignProduct DesignFinancial Acumen
Soft skills
Analytic SkillsNegotiating SkillsSelf-starterCollaborationCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingTime ManagementProblem SolvingIndependence
Certifications
ULCSANSF
