Commodity Specialist

You are responsible to manage an intermediate group of commodities, activities included but not limited to sourcing and supplier qualification, drive cost reduction to achieve PPV targets, negotiate favourable terms and conditions so as to achieve lowest total cost of ownership, carry out periodic business reviews and supplier audits and help develop commodity strategies and supplier relationship. In addition, this incumbent needs to support new product introduction and product transfer activities.
How You’ll Make An Impact

• Manage a commodity group specific to a manufacturing plant or region. Initiate and follow through cost reduction programs including total cost bench-marking, identify opportunities and execution.
• Carry out periodic price and contract review / negotiations with suppliers. Actively manage work flow in SAP and ensure that all price agreements are appropriately loaded.
• Supplier Management activities which include New Supp...