Senior Global Commodity Manager

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

*This position can be located in Waukesha, WI, Wixom, MI or Houston, TX

The Sr. Global Commodity Manager is responsible for the strategic management of assigned commodities and products worldwide by working with cross-functional teams and owning the supplier process and the supplier performance. This role also manages the execution of sourcing strategies that produce tangible value through the implementation of process and projects that yield a reduced total cost of material acquisition, revenue and gross margin improvement, supply base alignment, enhanced product quality, and overall reduction of risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to improve service, quality and total cost of ownership across a global spend portfolio.
• Manage supplier collaboration to drive innovation and gain a competitive advantage=
• Work with suppliers to support growth, improve flexibility and manage pricing without impacting service or quality
• Conduct regular benchmarking to evaluate costs and capabilities of incumbent and potential
• suppliers globally
• Negotiate, implement and manage supplier contracts, exclusivity and NDA agreements
• Drive improvements within shipping, supply chain, material cost and defective material solutions
• Drive lean improvement to help improve profitability and drive supply base reduction
• Mitigate risk via supplier diversity, audits, strategies, etc.
• Maintain broad knowledge of global market trends for assigned categories
• Champion supplier development and quarterly business reviews.
• Optimize the supply chain of goods and services from our suppliers through to our customers by  focusing on lead time reduction.
• Participate and/or lead cross-functional teams related to quality, price, inventories and availability of materials.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in related field OR equivalent experience within a similar working environment;
• 5 – 7 years experience in Supplier Quality or Management; 
• Ability to travel internationally 30% of the time.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills in cost reduction and bidding techniques to maximize value; 
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers;
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques including strategic supplier concepts;
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment;
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality tool box, and problem solving methodologies;
• ERP knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA preferred;
• Previous experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts and methodologies;
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.

Great Reasons to work for Generac: 

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities 
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. 
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”