• Develop commodity strategies to support business initiatives.
• Be responsible for negotiating cost and terms with suppliers and ensure the supply base possesses adequate capacity to support Gates' demand.
• Optimize total cost and maintain a robust funnel of initiatives; responsible for the performance of suppliers within assigned categories.

• Establishing and implementing strategies while leading sourcing activities (e-sourcing events, negotiations, data analysis, projects, contract lifecycle management, supplier development and selection, data management, etc.) to optimize costs, working capital, and payment terms; and minimize financial and operational risk.
• Assuring material flow of assigned categories into respective Gates sites.
• Being responsible for and overseeing supplier performance, capacity, and aiding in the development of poor performing suppliers.
• Implementing and maintaining KPIs to monitor and improve performance of managed supply base.
• Conducting recurring business reviews with assigned suppliers.
• Ensuring suppliers are compliant to Gates's supply agreements and requirements.
• Building stakeholder alignment to support initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent analytical and project management capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent negotiating capability
• Ability to collaborate and influence with internal & external clients
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/supply chain systems
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• CPSM (ISM) or CSCP (APICS) certification
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Full-Time: $82,440 - $98,928
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.