Global Commodity Manager, Finished Goods - Leviton Manufacturing
Melville, NY 11747
About the Job
At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
Overview:The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for the financial and operational performance within the purchased finished goods category. The Global Commodity Manager is accountable for all supplier selection decisions and operating performance relative to cost, quality, and delivery. The Global Commodity Manager will work collectively with Executive Management to develop a global commodity strategy to ensure alignment on selecting suppliers to execute operation plans. The Global Commodity Manager operates primarily independently but guided with input from the VP, Sourcing, Business Unit VP/GM’s, and Business Unit Product Managers.
Responsibilities:- Ensure Quality Programs exist at all suppliers so that quality standards will meet or exceed the requirements of the product and corrective measures are implemented immediately upon notification of any failure.
- Perform negotiations and determine the most competitive solutions.
- Responsible for attaining cost reduction objectives annually.
- Develop, communicate, and execute comprehensive commodity strategies.
- Work with Leviton legal to develop and execute contracts with suppliers domestically and internationally.
- Lead cross-functional teams.
- Conduct cost out sessions with suppliers and various functional groups.
- Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular business performance reviews.
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
- Skilled in analysis, finance, cash management, and supply chain.
- Possess a fundamental understanding of business law, with some awareness of international law.
- Creative and resourceful, able to think independently, problem solve, offer solutions, and generate management reports.
- Ability to construct value stream industry maps and utilize advanced financial techniques.
- Attentive to details and possess good judgement.
- Organized and effectively manage time.
- Ability to make decisions and work with various users, management, and business units.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering or a bachelor's degree in a related field
- CPIM certification
- MBA preferred
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in Sourcing with demonstrated performance and leadership competency driving strategy, operations performance results and cost management.
- Skilled in managing and/or leading multi-location and global projects.
- Global awareness with the knowledge of international companies and their countries business practices.
- Up to 30% travel (including international)
Comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
- 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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Salary Range:$110,000 - $125,000 per year:#LI-Hybrid, #LI-DG1