Associate Commodity Manager

Company: Klein Tools
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: May 11, 2020

Job Description:

Location: US-TX-MansfieldAddress: 501 Easy DriveID: 2020-3838Overview

Since 1857 Klein Tools, a family-owned and operated company, has been designing, developing and manufacturing premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools. The majority of Klein tools are manufactured in plants throughout the United States and are the number one choice among professional electricians and other tradespeople.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finished Goods Supply Chain, this position is responsible for all Supply Chain activities associated with the assigned categories. The Associate Commodity Manager will analyze and implement strategies that support supplier identification, sourcing, supplier management, and spend optimization. This position will support the new product development process and execute inventory management.

1. Optimize cost for assigned products, with an emphasis on cost reduction and margin improvement.
2. Develop sourcing strategies.
3. Develop multi-year commodity plans to optimize spend.
4. Oversee all activities related to the management of assigned spend, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity/service.
5. Recruit, maintain and manage world-class suppliers with focus on total cost of ownership improvement.
6. Plan, organize, direct, control and communicate all strategic sourcing activities related to assigned spend.
7. Develop strategies for spend analysis.
8. Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, terms/conditions, and acceptability of items to specifications.
9. Analyze market and delivery conditions to make recommendations on present and future material availability.
10. Pro-actively establish and implement countermeasures to negative market trends and missed objective performance.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required in Supply Chain or related field. A minimum of one year of procurement related experience is required, C.P.M or C.P.I.M certification is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Project. Proven project management experience & problem solving skills. Demonstrated supplier management skills. Must be able to work and effectively communicate with all levels of the company and suppliers. Works effectively in cross functional teams. Experience working with overseas suppliers highly desirable. Drives for continuous improvement.

Klein Tools provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 401(k) Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• Shared Cost Medical & Dental
• Flex Spending
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discount Program
  
  If you have the commitment to succeed and the desire to join an organization recognized as the industry leader, please submit your cover letter and resume.
  
  No phone calls please.
  
  EOE/M/F/D/V
  
  PM19 PI120176086

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