Commodity Specialist

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Role: Commodity Specialist
Location: San Jose, CA
Duration: 6+ Months
Job Description:Technical Sourcing Processes:

• Analyze list of identified commodities such as Cables, Cable assemblies, Mechanical tools, Lab equipment and create a second sourcing plan per inputs from Google
• Coordinate RFIs, RFPs, RFQs with suppliers
• Work cross-functionally to resolve supplier queries
• Support RFP review and decision making process
• For existing off the shelf parts, find second sources and alternate parts
• For new part requests, identify multiple off the shelf manufacturer part options that meet requirements.
• Identify new suppliers for sourcing, and consolidation of suppliers for various commodities
• Help onboard new suppliers in Ivalua, 09, Buganizer
• Engage appropriate stakeholders internally to drive GPN creation
• Manage client and supplier requirements and inputs process through supply chain lifecycle
• Understand part functionality and basic form fit function assessment to identify equivalent parts
• Identify viable alternate manufacturer sources for equivalent parts
• Conduct due diligence and execute sourcing process: Release RFPs, compare quotes and make a recommendation on sourcing
• Work with cross functional stakeholders in Engineering, field, commodity management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for part qualification, Bill of Materials (BOM) updates and purchase order releases
• Report progress and highlight risks
• Update MRP/systems with supplier selections, lead time adjustments, etc.
• Create benchmark analysis reports
• Help ensure quoted pricing aligns with contractual pricing
• Coordinate new vendor on-boarding process and benchmarking activities

General Reporting:

• Report Commodity Manager s savings monthly
• Report any changes to lead times, point-of-contacts, entity changes, etc. monthly
• Follow up on ad hoc issues from time to time such as PO justification, PO approval process, payment
• Perform commodity volatility analysis to drive procurement strategy
• Engage in project funding exercises
• Internal liaison for site teams supporting Global Commodity Manager

Purchase Orders:

• Review, validate and optimize purchase order details and terms before execution: warranty terms, tax status, income, pricing, payment terms, etc.
• Track and ensure purchase orders and change orders are executed on time
• Review and validate purchase order is within budget and that funds will be available time
• Reconcile various issues that may arise with purchase orders, including invoicing
• Work within SAP, internal MRP system, site schedules, supplier production plans/forecasts and other tools as necessary for the day-to-day tasks

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