Commodity Manager

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. 

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Rochester Hills office, as our Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, directing, and monitoring of all procurement activities so that the goods, materials, supplies, and services the organization buys meet its standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.

• You'll be working to establish and implement strategies for negotiating commodity supply agreements based on in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic markets for optimum pricing and terms.
• This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be managing and leading efforts on cost savings initiatives in line with a profit plan and overall business objectives.  
• Your fit in the organization will be reporting to the Senior Director, Global Sourcing.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Leading negotiation for the assigned portfolio of spending categories.  
• Utilizing cost models to validate commodity strategies and to understand significant cost drivers. 
• Acquiring and maintaining understanding of technology trends, market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology road maps.
• Managing supply base by establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all of procurement to ensure total cost, as well as mitigate price increases and find alternate supply base.
• Acting as project manager (develop, manage and implement) for cross functional teams to build stakeholder alignment (Technical, R&D, Sales & Marketing, Regional and local teams, etc.) to meet objectives.
• Contract management - reviewing to ensure specific requirements are present, appropriate review and signing authority is present.

ABOUT YOU

• BA or BS degree in a relevant concentration
• 2 -5+ years of progressive global change agent experience in commodity management/supply chain management
• Strong Proficiency with all Microsoft and MRP/Supply Chain systems
• Excellent analytical and project management capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication across regions, functions, and levels
• Excellent negotiating capability
• Collaboration and influence management skills with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• This position may require travel time of up to 30%
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Bonus Eligible
• 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 
• Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com 

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. 

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