Sr. Commodity Analyst - Metals

Support sourcing of components, assemblies, and tooling as directed in support of New Product Development/Cost Reduction/Supply Improvement projects. Need to balance the required quality, cost, lead time, and term requirements while successfully delivering to project requirements.Job Description:- Bachelor´s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, Business or related technical field.- Knowledge in Metals commodity.- Advance English- Manage purchasing activities involved with initial phases of new product qualification and introduction.- Function as Project Manager for purchasing and supplier related activities for North America Milwaukee Tool facilities.- Prepare and execute RFP/RFQ's and analyze quotations.- Communicate opportunities identified with suppliers for alternate manufacturing processes, designs, and materials to reduce cost with cross-functional teams.- Support the development, review and approval of supplier selection criteria using the standardized process/tools for New Product Development projects.- Provide ongoing vendor management support in the form of Forecasts, purchase orders, invoice and quality problem resolution, and related issues.- Analyze and monitor supplier capacity, global/regional demand and vendor quality an initial production start-up.- Continuous improvement, Process Development/Creation to support New Product Development Purchasing (Power Tools) functional area.- Act as the voice of the supplier during early NPD development.- Work with various TTI global facilities-USA, China, Europe, and Mexico.- Provide support in general activities required by the department.