Why Join Altec?Altec is currently looking for their next Commodity Manager to join the Corporate Procurement team based onsite in St. Joseph, MO. The Commodity Managers are responsible for supplier management, development, qualification, cost control, sourcing and procurement of parts designated on purchase orders used to support manufacturing operations. They also oversee the creation, negotiation, implementation, and monitoring or short term and long-term commodity supply agreements within assigned commodities.Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.Qualifications Bachelor's Degree requiredSix years of applicable experience requiredMBA preferredAPICS preferredRequires the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders; Must be able to build productive working relationships with suppliers and have strong negotiation skillsMust be able to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form is necessaryCompute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphsCurrent valid Driver's LicenseTravel expected up to 20-50%Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointKnowledge of lean manufacturing methodologiesMust be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervisionResponsibilities Develops, identifies and implements cost reduction strategy for assigned commodities and produces results to the goalDevelops, manages, and implements new/better value sources across assigned commoditiesResearches, creates, documents and communicates sourcing strategyResearches and analyzes current and new product, service or vendor information such as price, availability, specifications, and delivery schedule to best serve the company's sourcing needsIdentifies, documents and coordinates new savings opportunitiesMaintains and disseminates knowledge and awareness of industry issues, trends and developments for assigned commodity areaCreates, negotiates, implements, and manages long-term purchase agreements with critical suppliers on behalf of and in concert with manufacturing operations and engineering developmentMeasures and holds commodity suppliers to defined, contractual Service Level Agreements to ensure proper remuneration for lack of performance (Quality, Delivery, Qualification, and Customer Service)Responsible for initiatives to achieve year-over-year cost material costs improvement for assigned commoditiesCoordinates with supplier representatives regarding specifications, costs, quality inspection, defective or unacceptable gods, and similar problems related to product and service offerings. Involving appropriate inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others where appropriateCreates, implements, and alters plans to expedite operations that delay schedules and to meet unforeseen conditionsCoaches Buyers, Sr. Buyers, Planners and Material Coordinators on materials methodology and cost as well as act as facilitator for supplier communication as the technical resource in support of total cost reduction and effective design.All other duties as assignedCustomer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family- Financial Stability - Integrity - People Are Our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with d
