As the most senior professional, acts with considerable latitude regarding the best course of action for the business for the assigned commoditie(s). Leads cross functional teams to develop commodity strategies, category plans and forecasting to achieve total cost improvements, lead time reductions and coordination of purchases. Establishes and maintains working relationships with suppliers and continually develops lists of approved suppliers for use by the company based on an understanding of driving market forces. Aligns with supply chain and engineering groups to create and manage short- and long-term goals and mitigate any risk associated with the commodity. The position involves contact with the general public, suppliers, leadership and co-workers across the BHE businesses.