Commodity Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Our client, an aviation firm in McMinville, Oregon is seeking a Commodity Manager.

The Commodity Manager is responsible for the development of strategic relationships with key suppliers and ensuring current and future performance meets expectations. This position will work closely with both strategic and operational teams to identify, develop, and deliver effective commodity strategies which will support the future needs of the company and its locations within the strategic business unit (SBU). This position will develop method for effective ongoing performance measurement and communication process with key suppliers and support operational teams with resolution of performance issues.

Job Description:

• Participates as part of a highly skilled integrated Supply Chain team who strives to achieve target quality/cost/delivery (QCD) performance
• Establishes and manages strong long-term relationships with our suppliers and provides demonstrated leadership throughout each relationship
• Maintains effective communications with key suppliers
• Develops and deploys effective commodity strategies based on long-term strategic business objectives
• Determines the alignment and management of MPC supplier key measures of performance
• Devises risk analysis and risk mitigation tools to determine long term stability of key suppliers
• Creates Long Term Supplier Agreements/Price Agreements which support year-on-year QCD improvements
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to develop more effective Supply Chain Management processes
• Understands and utilizes new technologies in manufacturing and products and works closely with Engineering/Sales of development of NPI processes
• Promotes supplier development actively and continuous improvement initiatives that supports ongoing supply chain performance improvement
• Performs onsite supplier reviews and assessments
• Coordinates activities with other business units to maximize negotiation leverage
• Other duties as assigned by the Strategic Sourcing Manager or Strategic Procurement Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is desired
• Minimum of 3 years experience within an appropriate Purchasing/Supply Chain position
• Experience within Aerospace or other High Technology industry is preferred
• A combination of relevant education and experience can be considered in lieu of exact educational and/or experience requirements
• Skilled negotiator with ability to formulate supply contracts which support business requirements
• Computer literacy including competence in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word & appropriate ERP Systems
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and enterprise resource planning systems (ERP)is required. Ability to learn and be proficient in SAP is also a requirement
• Demonstrates and maintains a professional demeanor in all situations, including the ability to deal with irate and/or demanding customers, vendors, employees, etc. in an effective manner
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work successfully in cross functional teams as well as communicate effectively and respectfully with all internal and external customers
• High-level of organizational skills, especially regarding project management
• Solid verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize competing commitments in line with company objectives with minimal supervision
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job-related data
• Ability to travel for the Company as required, approximately 30-40% of the time (both domestic and international)
• Normal hearing, speech and visual acuity)
• Sitting or standing for extended for an extended period of time

Work Environment: Manufacturing environment. Casual dress. Office itself is small and open, with very low cubicles. While it is laid back, the mentality is that you stay until the work is done. Fast paced environment. Very strong work ethic required.

Please note, pay is dependent on experience.

All interested applicants please apply. Only those who meet the minimum required qualifications will be contacted.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

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