.Commodities Manager - PackagingApply locations Tijuana South - TJSTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 3 Days AgoJob requisition id: R27937By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.Customer: We focus on our customers' success.Innovation: We create better solutions.Collaboration: We create success together.Inclusion: We always interact with others respectfully.Candor: We are open and honest with one another.Integrity: We do the right things and do things right.Accountabilities & Responsibilities:Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the assigned Commodity with focus on driving cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, competitive leverage, outsourcing and process improvements.Gathers market intelligence and trends for the Categories and Sub-Categories.Identifies risks within the Commodity and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks.Analyses data and develops tools to manage the Commodity. Coordinates all strategic sourcing activities for the assigned Categories including financial analysis. Compiles the aggregate demand for assigned Categories across all Integer locations to leverage spend for contract negotiations.Identifies competitive suppliers and develops comprehensive supplier knowledge & database.Identifies insourcing and outsourcing opportunities.Guide respective internal stakeholders through a systematic Commodity approach to material & supplier selection and management.Promotes and works towards a continuous (year-on-year) value improvement for all aspects of quality, service and cost with assigned supply base. Manages supplier performance and identifies Continuous Improvement Programs to improve TCO accordingly.Ensures optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure with supply base to ensure maximum value is realized, including negotiation or value improvements and optimal supplier contracts.Manages strategic supplier relationships in line with the Commodity Strategy.Negotiates supplier agreements and works with Contract Management and Legal teams to ensure the assigned Categories are covered contractually with favorable commercial terms.Works with the cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain, operations) to determine business needs and drive the implementation of the Commodity Strategy Plan.Uses project management and problem-solving skills to resolve supplier issues and support sourcing strategy execution.Works closely with Finance and Supply Chain Analytics teams to ensure that standards, and savings data is accurate for the assigned Categories during the budgeting and forecasting processes.Owns annual budget process for assigned suppliers as well as crisis or systematic issue resolution
