What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Manager position at BRADY WORLDWIDE INC?
The Commodity Manager is responsible for quality, delivery, cost efficiency and sustainability of the direct material commodity and supply throughout the product life cycle. Area of responsibility may be regional or as broad as North America, while ensuring alignment to global sourcing strategies.
Requirements:Assume overall responsibility for managing commercial relationships with suppliers within the commodity, ensuring targeted levels of cost, quality, delivery precision, and sustainability.
Develop and execute a long-term strategy to maximize commodity value, outlining actionable plans for achievement.
Stay informed about market trends through detailed analysis of market drivers, cost structures, and technological advancements.
Drive value through strategic sourcing, negotiating cost-efficient agreements that meet supply requirements with a focus on total cost of ownership.
Lead negotiations and manage the development and maintenance of vendor agreements.
Foster supplier relationships to enhance performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration, and integration, resulting in improved outcomes.
Cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with key vendors to reduce costs and optimize efficiencies.
Ensure alignment of commodity team practices with corporate and purchasing objectives, promoting consistent methodologies and goal attainment.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and meet service level commitments.
Develop expertise in cost engineering and implement demand management strategies to optimize lifecycle costs.
Manage the reverse auction process, including bid analysis, negotiation, and contract execution within budgetary guidelines.
Provide ongoing insights to management on commodity cost trends, material availability, alternative materials, make vs. buy decisions, and supplier labor conditions.
Ensure strategic alignment of commodity strategies with product management strategies.
Maintain a thorough understanding of market dynamics, including cost structures and technological advancements.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Req Benefits:
- Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
- Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Education reimbursement opportunities
- Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
- A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
- Dress-for-your-day dress code
- Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program
Additional Details :
Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.
Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.
