What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Manager position at Motus Integrated Technologies?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage all aspects of the assigned commodities via strategic supplier management
- Identify and develop the current supply base and potential suppliers for each commodity through supplier strategies aligned within the business unit
- Drive current and new launch cost reduction opportunities via strategic sourcing, negotiation, and projects
- Monthly forecast and tracking of spend and savings
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with responsible scope of buy – ensure supply is protected
- Lead supplier negotiations, including contract management and development agreements
- Obtaining Motus Sourcing Board approval for all new sourcing actions
- Utilize supplier scorecards to communicate performance versus expectations monthly
- Forecast materials market movements and develop mitigation plans to smooth volatility
- Ensure that price changes aligned to contracts, and raw material index are accurate and timely
- Analyze and intelligently execute tradeoffs between unit prices and working capital/inventory
- Support current production and new launch activities (Quotes, Purchase Orders, Reports, etc)
- Establish “target pricing” (pre-program award)
- Manage key internal stakeholders to achieve alignment on continuous improvement opportunities
- Prepare and present executive communications on an as-needed basis
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, or engineering
- 3-7 years’ experience related to Purchasing, Materials Management, or other Supply Chain area
- Automotive industry background
- Outstanding communication, detail oriented, self-driven, professional written skills, and negotiation skills are essential for success in this position
- Understanding of PLEX ERP software a plus
- Proficient in MS Office
- Ability to travel up to 30% is required
- Local to Michigan or South Carolina preferred; hybrid or remote work negotiable