Commodity Buyer

ConMet's Commodity Buyer will provide strategic, developmental, and tactical sourcing direction in support of new product development manufacturing. This role will oversee the implementation of contracts for products, develop strong supplier relationships, assessing performance of key suppliers, and developing business improvement plans to provide a continued focus on delivering improved value to the enterprise.

The Commodity Buyer is an individual contributor role and has no direct reports.

In addition, this is an onsite (not hybrid or remote) office job based at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.   Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available).

Key Duties: 

•  RFQ, selection and qualification of suppliers including capability audits, NDAs, and development of contracts.
• Manages supplier relationships, annual business reviews and feedback on performance.
• Assists in development and implementation of sourcing strategies to reduce total cost, ensure security of the supply chain and increase operational efficiency while maintaining engineering and quality requirements.
• Ongoing performance management of suppliers to achieve operational and procurement metrics.
• Negotiates supplier pricing for materials and validates supplier price changes are supported by commodity indices and currency exchange rates.
• Establishes and drives continuous improvement targets for suppliers.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams for new product introduction, continuous cost improvement and engineering, supply management or warranty problem-solving initiatives.  Prepares investment proposals (tooling, cost reductions, etc.) for management approval.
• Manages engineering change notice (ECN) process as it relates to procurement.

Background & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or supply chain required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the field of procurement and materials required. 
• Minimum of five years of experience with ERP systems (SAP) and MS Office Suite
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Global sourcing experience preferred.
• Automotive or heavy truck industry experience is desired.
• Familiarity with global logistics preferred.

About ConMet

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers.  Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.

ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs. The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to ConMet’s vision.

Compensation & Benefits

• New hires generally start between $92,334 - $131,905.  The full salary range for the position, across all geographies, is $92,334 - $158,286 per year.  The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.
• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year
• ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:
  • ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
  • 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.

Salary : $92,334 - $131,905