Job: Commodity Manager (Optics)

Jobing Description

Overview

Scope: (This position is located in Fort Worth, Texas or Merrimack, New Hampshire)

The Commodity Manager maintains and utilizes commodity knowledge & market conditions to reduce component pricing while establishing a preferred supplier base to support demand. Establishes preferred supply agreements setting expectations and activities to enable the highest quality level, on time delivery and cost reduction from those suppliers, thereby providing best overall value . Works with respective material buyers and planners to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release. Works with technical personnel on specifications and possible alternatives; determines the best sources of supply.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities & Tasks:

* Strong ability to lead optical component purchasing teams to achieve scheduled results and commit to contract delivery dates.
* Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications and federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFAR).
* Determines and develops best sources of supply from knowledge of supply base, product performance, supplier performance and capabilities.
* Obtains quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule and terms & conditions.
* Negotiates and drafts fixed pricing agreements with selected suppliers.
* Capable to develop, set up and manage a Vendor Managed Inventory Program (VMI) and control the demand signals from ERP via electronic file distribution.
* Facilitates commodity purchase order placement in a timely manner to support the Program schedule needs as well as Company metrics and goals for inventory turns.
* Assures all specifications and regulations are provided in the purchasing agreements.
* Provides recommendations for orders over dollar threshold and after receiving approval negotiate and award these orders.
* Serves as liaison between company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules.
* Actively seek assistance of other departments to insure fulfillment of the purchase order.
* Interfaces with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production.
* Performs in-depth price analysis utilizing commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing.
* Establishes preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers.
* Works with respective team members to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release.
* Request assistance from interfacing departments such as Finance or Legal as required, negotiating the purchase in accordance with company and government regulations.
* Coordinate the resolution to supplier problems with interfacing departments.
* Interview supplier representatives and keep abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status.
* Provide leadership and training for Commodity, Specification and Transformation Buyers.
* Participate on and lead continuous improvement activities.
* Support attainment of Process Based Leadership Scorecard Goals.
* Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Authorities:

* Negotiate and award purchase orders committing company funds in support of Program Schedule and budgetary requirements.
* Identify and establish new sources of supply.
* Establish long term agreements with suppliers.
* Other delegated duties as assigned by manager.

Business Relationships:

* Operations
* Engineering
* Program
* Finance
* Suppliers
* Clients

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree is preferred or 5-10 years functional experience may substitute.

Certification/Licenses: ISM, APICS perferred

Experience Required:

Functional (Using Skill Set): 5-10 Years

Management: 1-3 years

Industry: 5-10 years

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required(Unique and Measurable):

* Commodity Management Experience.
* Electromechanical or Electronic component and/or assembly experience
* FAR/DFAR strong working knowledge.
* Aerospace, Military or similar industry.
* Demonstrate electronic/mechanical knowledge.
* Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory.
* Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications and federal acquisition regulations.
* Oracle ERP experience