Global Commodity Manager 1 - Electrical

Global Commodity Manager 1 - Electrical

We are seeking a full-time Global Commodity Manager 1 - Electrical in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing strategic sourcing plans that create maximum benefits for the business. Essential functions include :

• Responsible for commodity strategy related to electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical products and or services including sourcing strategy, spend segmentation, supply market analysis, supplier capability assessment, supplier recruitment and management, RFI / P / Q development, developing a business case for improved supply and or service, risk assessment and management, while managing assigned commodities or services across multiple sites.
• Ability to lead and drive execution of supply chain strategies in a collaborative and multi-site matrix environment to achieve both tactical and strategic goals.
• Apply knowledge of commodities and commodity market trends and serve as an expert in influencing, leading and driving project implementation of supply chain strategies and development of short and long-term goals for management consideration in support of customer requirements.
• Responsible for multi-site negotiations and executions of sourcing agreements for assigned commodities and / or services.
• Negotiate strategic agreements and drive cost, quality, delivery and service improvements across multiple departments and sites continuously.
• Use analytical and qualitative methods to analyze market commodities and product data.
• Organize, facilitate and manage cross-functional teams to develop commodity and service strategies.
• Work with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure sourcing decisions achieve overall commodity objectives and all parts for prototype builds are available in advance.
• Ability to identify and help drive technical root cause and corrective action for assigned product or service responsibilities.
• Assure execution of Supplier Guidelines with responsible suppliers in support of various sites.

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Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here : Garmin Benefits.