Powell is currently hiring a Commodity Manager. This position is located in Southeast Houston, Texas, at our corporate location. The Commodity Manager is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to leverage relationships within and across the business enterprise to achieve the best total value. Spheres of expertise include Category and or Commodity management strategies and execution, supplier relationship management, negotiation, risk management, and supply-base performance management. This individual is responsible for the complete range of strategic sourcing activities including spend analysis, strategy formulation, contract negotiations, and supplier quality/performance. This is a salaried position commensurate upon experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Recognized as subject matter expert (SME) for assigned commodities.

• Develop, implement and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities in alignment with business unit leaders.

• Develop and implement negotiation strategy for global materials and commodities.

• Develop and implement negotiation strategy for CapX Projects

• Builds cost models to validate commodity strategies and to understand cost drivers.

• Supply chain materials solutions, including Supplier Managed Inventory and consigned stock.

• Analyze global material acquisition and develop strategic plans for maximizing efficiencies and maintaining a high quality of customer service.

• Direct supplier selection, negotiate and interpret contracts between Powell and global material suppliers.

• Provide leadership in on-going commodity cost reduction programs, and material inventory reduction efforts.

• Provide leadership and coordinate leveraging opportunities for Powell supply chain activities.

• Provide for the evaluation of supplier quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and procurement analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, price, delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements.

• Develops and is accountable for budgets/standard cost for quarterly/annual operating and long-range planning for the defined commodity.

• Develop, present, and gain approval for hedge plans and cost forecasting models.

• Identify and determine strategy to implement process and tool improvements for strategic sourcing, tactical buying, and supplier payment.

• Works closely with R&D, Engineering, and Quality to improve innovation, cost and to reduce complexity and drive our overall strategy.

• Demonstrate accountability and knowledge on competitor analysis, market, benchmarks, legislation and drivers of their commodities.

• Knowledge of institutional problem-solving tools/processes such as cycle time reduction and statistical process control, process mapping and root cause analysis

• Gain knowledge of any/all regulations, statutes, and laws regarding compliance requirements on commodities assigned.Defining and implementing appropriate procedures and processes for compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years purchasing experience, preferably in electrical/power component industry
• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering or related field
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) credentials is an advantage
• High level of negotiation skills (tactics, techniques, strategies).
• Experience with material purchasing is a must (preferably electro-mechanical components or metals)
• Experience with Cost Analysis, Financial Management / Budget management & supplier negotiation
• Previous work with Oracle is an advantage
• Must have a solid understanding of total cost, target cost, time value of money and other aspects of supplier quotes
• Working knowledge of terms and conditions is required
• Must be able to communicate effectively across multiple cultures and work well in a global team environment.
• Strong PC application skills including complement of Microsoft Office software.
• Strong planning/project management skills

Working Conditions

• Temperature controlled working environment.

• Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.

• Some travel required (10-20%).

Physical Requirements

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.
• Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force up to 20 lbs.

ABOUT US

In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization.As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!Powered by Innovation - Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/DisabilityProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use the careers site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.

You should be proficient in:

• Commodity Purchasing Experience
• Sourcing and Procurement Experience
• Supplier Negotiation Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills

Salary info:

$45 - $55 / hr