What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Manager position at FTS Inc?
A well-established international manufacturer serving the heavy-duty vehicle market is currently seeking a Commodity Manager for its Arcade, New York location. With operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As the Commodity Manager, you will:
- Develop and negotiate long-term supplier agreements to ensure optimal value in procurement.
- Lead sourcing efforts for parts related to new product development within assigned commodities.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives to meet annual price performance targets.
- Collaborate with global divisions to streamline and consolidate supplier networks.
- Oversee commercial supplier relationships within your commodity portfolio.
- Support Production Buyers with any sourcing or supplier-related challenges.
- Contribute to value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects with suppliers.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Procurement.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong skills in communication, project management, and computer applications.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally (less than 20%)
- Familiarity with IATF-16949 or ISO standards is a plus.
- Effective team player in cross-functional settings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Procurement: 5 years (Required)
- Manufacturing engineering: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Arcade, NY 14009 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arcade, NY 14009: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000