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The Commodity Buyer is responsible for deploying and developing the commodity strategy for its assigned commodities. The role of the Buyer is to manage relationships / negotiation with suppliers, pilot the utilization of supplier panel in programs and series production during sourcing, and ensure supplier performance.
What will you do?

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, and administration of subcontract purchase orders from new part production to production environment.
• Timely procurement and on-time delivery performance for assigned commodities/ supplier with annual spend of $8 million.
• Leads the activities that support production needs impacted by vendor performance with minimal impact to inventory position.
• Leads negotiation of strategic agreements with vendor for stocking and pricing agreements.
• Assesses vendor performance and leads vendor improvement activities to reduce risks to production and ensure Motivair's Terms and Conditions of Purchase are upheld.
• Participates and engages in Rep and Certification activities for new business.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, operations, engineering and quality.
• Prepares and maintains subcontract files extensive and detailed enough to permit informed decision-making by management and successful audit.
• Manages invoice to pay process by ensuring 1) Pay Terms are accurate and 2) Release of payments 3) Resolving any discrepant matters preventing payment.
• Leads Buy American, Conflict Minerals Reporting and other annual reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• Ability to comprehend, understand Engineering Data and assess required flow downs to vendors.
• Ability to comprehend, understand Customer commercial data and assess required flow downs to vendors.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Experience understanding technical data.
• Experience managing supplier development activities.
• Demonstrate contract negotiation with savings.
• Experience with ISO 9001 a plus
• Strong business acumen
• Knowledge of commodity markets
• Blueprint reading and familiarity with eDrawing viewer.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Negotiation Skills
• Vendor relationship management
• Understanding of the Procurement lifecycle
• Understanding of Procurement Compliance activities
• Attention to detail and project management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Problem solving, and reporting skills.
• Office environment working primarily at a desk on a computer.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or engineering
• 5+ years of progressive build to print/subcontracts/procurement experience or total of 10 years of relevant experience
• Preferred experience in an electrical commodity
• CPIM certification

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or engineering
• 5+ years of progressive build to print/subcontracts/procurement experience or total of 10 years of relevant experience
• Preferred experience in an electrical commodity
• CPIM certification

What's in it for me?

• Join a team that champions collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
• Gain visibility through strategic procurement projects that shape organizational success
• Access career development programs, training, and mentorship to accelerate your growth
• Enjoy flexible work options designed to support your personal and professional well-being

Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you - apply today!
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