What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Commodity Manager position at Leviton Manufacturing?
At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
About the role
The Sourcing Associate Global Commodity Manager plays a crucial role in coordinating and managing the purchasing, budgeting, scheduling, and overall management of selected categories within the mechanical commodity. The Associate Global Commodity Manager works cross functionally with many different departments and business units in aligning on supplier selection, maintaining, and improving component quality, negotiating costs, and developing component strategies for those categories that are assigned. The Associate Global Commodity Manager will report to and work closely with the VP, Global Sourcing and Supplier Quality who will provide guidance, coaching and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the purchase of selected mechanical categories and recommend suppliers for components under their range of categories.
- Develop negotiation strategies to ensure the best cost possible on the categories assigned.
- Work with Supplier Quality and suppliers to continually improve supplier performance and meet quality goals.
- Able to identify and resolve quality issues in the manufacturing facilities.
- Develop, communicate, and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve the desired results.
- Develop contracts and align with the various functional groups to get them approved.
- Able to review and develop a contract to avoid risk.
- This will give the Associate Global Commodity Manager exposure to international business practices and market dynamics.
- Evaluate market conditions to identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain issues.
- Understanding of the market, prices, economy, and industry needs is essential.
- Tracking and optimizing cost for category purchases.
Qualifications
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
- Ability to evaluate market data, assess risks and make informed decisions.
- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
- Creative and resourceful, able to think independently and problem solve.
- Attentive to details and possess good judgement.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (CPM preferred)
- MBA preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in related roles (e.g. buyer or procurement specialist)
Travel
- Up to 30% travel (including international)
What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
- 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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Pay Range
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000
