Commodity Manager

**Responsibilities**:- Strategic Supplier Management- Create and maintain AVL's (approved vendor lists) for assigned categories and sub-categories- Lead/Support supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and continuous improvement- Manage and negotiate vendor payment terms to drive free cash flow and improve DPO (days payable outstanding) for the enterprise- Work closely with cross functional leadership to develop and maintain technology and/or Product strategies- Manage and negotiate vendor payment terms to drive free cash flow and improve DPO (days payable outstanding) for the enterprise- Develop and maintaining strong global supplier relationships, including supplier site visits and relationships at all levels of their organization- Supervise and report on supplier strategies, supervising spend, business allocation, capability gap analysis and facilitate cross-functional review and evaluation- Develop strategies for the mitigation of risk in the supply chain, overall and for specific new product programs**Qualifications**:- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance or Engineering- 5+ years related experience- Experience working with manufacturing engineering and program management teams.- Experience in negotiation internal and external to a matrixed corporate environment.- Materials management, JIT, TCO, and Working Capital.- CPSM or APICS certification a plus.- Must have ability to travel on business related trips (up to 40% time)Work Location: In person