Commodity Manager

Company: US Tech Solutions
Location: Fremont
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionUS Tech Solutions is seeking a--"Commodity Manager"--for 6 Months Contract with a client in--Fremont, CA--The MRO Commodity Manager is responsible for full management of the MRO Procurement category management process; including vendor management, selection, consolidation, cost, negotiations, contracting. The CM manages internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve supply, processes and services ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop, align and implement commodity strategiesNegotiate and manage the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between WD and the supply base.Develop and present cost reduction opportunities to business and management.Conduct RFP/RFQs and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company goals and policies Support Materials Sourcing related to individual commoditiesDevelop and maintain a program of evaluation for the supplier base which includes certification requirements. Coordinate with Material Planner(s) to generate plan for slow moving or obsolete inventory.Drive cost reduction programs, including alternative sourcing and exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. Maintain a safe work environment following all EH&S requirements. Interface with EH&S and Supply Base to ensure quality standards are met or exceed.Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of MRO products and services at the highest value benefit to the WD. Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management Lead cross-functional meetings with various business functions and develop a communication strategy to keep internal clients informed about procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Western Digital purchasing power--Skills:Sourcing StrategiesProficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel including excel (V-Look Up, Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint--QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience BS Degree preferred in Business & Supply ChainMinimum of 5 years' experienceSubject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools (Oracle Cloud) Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Be the Lead Influencer Semiconductor Wafer Fab/Front End ExperienceChemicals, gases and sputtering targets expert preferred--Specific Knowledge:Demonstrated skills in formulating and negotiating complex contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP and labor law risksDemonstrated skills in project management required--Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Sourcing and Cost Savings initiativesReviews purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements; negotiates with suppliers and approves purchases within their authorized amounts or size.Maintain and update purchase orders, including change orders and documentation.Evaluate single sourcing requests and ensure cost and quality competitivenessManage ECN approvals; cost and supplier infoRecommend / Work with the commodity manager on cost saving options including alternative sourcing--Supplier Management:Manage supplier relationships, supply risk management and cost management of assign suppliers and/or commoditiesExpedite orders as requiredMediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes as necessaryMonitor the cost, schedule and performance metrics of contracts and subcontracts.Identify, Create, Manage Auto PO Contracts and Catalogs in OracleAbout US Tech Solutions:---- Your talent, our opportunities - This is the premise behind US Tech Solutions.You have the skill we have the opportunity. As a team, we work passionately for you to get the right career opportunity across industry verticals and functions. For past sixteen years, leading GlobalCompanies and Fortune 500 come to us to get the right talent. Whether you want to work as full-time, contractor or part-time, technical or non-technical our talent consultants will connect with the right career opportunity globally.Connect with our talent team today.USTECH was founded in 2000 by Manoj Agarwal. Today, we are a global firm offering talent solutions to 150 customers including 20% of Fortune 500 across Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Technology, Manufacturing, and Engineering. We are headquartered in New Jersey with 40 global locations across the USA, Canada, Europe, and India. Deloitte has recognized USTECH as one of the fastest growing private businesses for the past five consecutive years and INC 500 for the past three. We have also been rated "The Top Business in the US" by Diversity Business since 2011. To learn more about how US Tech Solutions visit our website: www.ustechsolutions.com."US Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and "US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."Apply: Interested candidates are requested to send their resume to--Abhinav at AbhinavP@ustechsolutionsinc.com

Keywords: US Tech Solutions, Fremont , Commodity Manager, Accounting, Auditing , Fremont, California