Commodity Specialist
| Company: | CCSI, Inc |
| Posted: | 7/28/10 |
| Location: | Shoreview, Minnesota |
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Description
To lead cross-functional global commodity teams that will leverage purchasing power, improve processes and systems to reduce overall cost of acquisition of MRO and Service commodities. To develop strategies for the assigned commodity area that allows the organization to focus on key supplier relationships. To negotiate, establish, and measure global multi-million dollar contracts, and national or regional contracts as required. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop global commodity teams and lead process to recommend strategies to globally manage all aspects of the assigned commodity area to achieve world-class performance levels. Assume global leadership role in source selection, contract negotiations and administration of complex multi-million dollar contracts including internal spend analysis, preparation of bid packages, proposal analysis and evaluation, contract provision negotiation, supplier selection/recommendation, contract award and administration. Support global customer base by communicating effectively across business unit procurement organizations, business unit functions, financial and legal groups to complete work assignments and to build partnerships in support of strategies for the assigned commodity area. Obtain global market condition information related to assigned commodity and supplier base. Suggest and implement business strategies. Benchmark with other companies to determine best overall practices for assigned commodity area. Communicate with all levels of management throughout the enterprise. Provide leadership and subject matter expertise on “Best in Class” Sourcing processes. Full working knowledge of eSourcing Tools including catalogs and eAuctions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelors Degree (preferably in finance, business administration, operations, or a related field). Specific skills in negotiating and experience in supporting the assigned commodity area.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5+ years purchasing & 2+ years purchasing of indirect sourcing. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Previous experience leading global commodity teams, Proven ability to produce cost savings/value in contracting, Ability to develop and lead negotiations create short and long term strategies, and manage complex sourcing relationships, Ability to influence for results in a matrixed organization, Ability to provide change leadership and accelerate change, Ability to draft contracts, Strong communication skills, Strong cross-functional team facilitation skills, Project management skills, Ability to perform in fast-paced environment, Ability to perform in virtual environment. DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: C.P.M. or CPSM Certification, Paralegal experience, Familiarity with e-commerce initiatives, Knowledge of enterprise solutions, Previous experience and/or expertise with multiple indirect commodities.