My client is a leader in the Manufacturing space and is looking for an experienced Commodity Manager to come on board. Ideally this candidate will be experienced with lasers and optical components.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with engineers and supply quality engineers and other commodity managers to come up with strategic plans for the medium term including helping with cost savings and SLAs
- Be able to solve issues regarding lowest cost of ownership
- Function as the point of contact for the RFx processes, deep analysis of the market, supplier qualification, negotiation
- Identify and develop relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Be in charge of working with other departments such as engineering and conduct initiatives to improve the sourcing and supply process
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering/Physics/Optics
- At least 4 years' experience managing a commodity
- Knowledge of contract terms and conditions