Commodity Manager

Job Summary

The Commodity Manager – Direct, will lead Constellium’ s Aluminum Extrusion initiatives for all new business awards and design changes as well as incumbent business, coordinating all activities related to materials, parts, supplies, equipment and tools required to maintain a cost-efficient operation. This includes negotiations of agreements and implementation/management of existing long-term agreements. The Commodity Manager will work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify solutions that support operational requirements while reducing cost. Commodity Manager will also have program buyer responsibilities. This position will report to the Director of Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Initiates requests for quotes, performs cost analysis, supplier assessment, supplier performance, for total cost comparison.
• Manages RFQs to the supply base according to the commodity strategy to support business functions includes responsible for setting cost reduction targets and obtaining those cost goals.
• Develops the strategy, bidding, negotiating and managing of commodity contracts and equipment requirements for the facility.
• Negotiate, prepare, process and manage requisitions and manage supply contracts and purchase orders for areas of responsibility including addressing contract language matters with legal counsel and suppliers.
• Develops new suppliers as necessary according to established Constellium new supplier development procedures.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
• Evaluates supplier cost structure to obtain best overall value and negotiates all commercial aspects of the purchase and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Ability to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines (Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales, etc.).
• Coordinates supplier development, consolidation reduction, and VA/VE programs.
• Keeps senior management informed of commercial issues through communications and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related discipline (required)
• Experience 5-7 years of Purchasing in a Manufacturing environment (required)
• Experience 3-5 years of aluminum extrusion experience (required)
• 3 years of prior management or team leadership experience (preferred)
• Effective communication, high level of autonomy, collaboration and able to build strong, credible relationships with strategic partners and suppliers (required)
• Result orientation, accountability, negotiation, problem solving, project and change management, and team working/building (required)
• Plex (ERP) system or Similar experience (preferred)
• US and International travel (required)

About Constellium 
Constellium is a state-of-the-art production facility which produces customized aluminum automotive structures and crash management systems for our OEM customers and features advanced development and prototyping capabilities. 

Benefits are the cherry on top of any job and what Constellium has to offer is a treat! All full-time employees are eligible for Day 1 insurance benefits! Starting on the first of the month after 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of employment, employees are eligible to participate in our retirement plan which automatically includes a 3% employer contribution.  On top of that, if the employee chooses to contribute to 401k, Constellium matches 100% of the first 6% contribution. That money adds up fast! Constellium also offers a hybrid work arrangement, where employees at times can work remotely from home! If you miss office parties and socializing with coworkers, Constellium has their own Constellium Cares Committee at each site where they plan activities for employee engagement and community outreach. These are great opportunities to connect with others and do good for our communities! Like free stuff? Employees are given an annual allowance to buy company swag and have the option to submit fitness reimbursements for gym memberships, new workout equipment and more! Are kids in your future? Constellium offers adoption assistance and paid parental leave!  Birthing parents are eligible for 16 weeks of 100% paid leave and non-birthing parents are eligible for 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Constellium will also help cover childcare expenses for your children. Are you seeking a new degree or paying off student loans? Constellium offers a tuition reimbursement program and a Student Loan Repayment Program where the Company will pay up to $3,000 per year to help employees tackle student debt. All in all, Constellium is a great place to work, period. 

Constellium is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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