Global Commodity Manager
Company: Ensign-Bickford Industries
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
This opportunity is located within our AFB International
business, the global science and technology leader in pet food
palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry
palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to
optimize companion animal response and consumption. Job
DescriptionSummaryThe Global Commodity Manager will oversee the
contract negotiation and purchase of key raw material commodities,
establish and implement commodity strategies to support longer term
business growth, and liaise with suppliers to ensure the stability
of our supply chain.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the company supply chain by sourcing, reviewing, and
purchasing assigned commodities.
- Negotiate favorable prices and terms of purchase to maximize
best commodity sourcing practices.
- Study market trends and identify risks and mitigation
actions
- Provide regular updates on the market status and conditions to
internal teams.
- Establish and implement commodity strategies that support
long-term business growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic
suppliers.
- Resolve supplier disputes and commodity-related issues and
assist with resolution of supply issues.
- Evaluate and recommend new sources of supply to the leadership
team where appropriate.
- Initiate new supplier and raw material approvals in support of
commodity strategies.
- Communicate to the extended leadership team financial and
supply assurance risks and opportunities.
- Work with Research & Development and Supply Chain teams to
develop alternate supply sources and technologies that lead to
improved customer relationships and financial performance.This
position will not have direct reports.QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or
engineering
- At least five (5) years of experience in supply chain or
commodity management.To perform this job successfully, an
individual should have the following knowledge, skills and
abilities:
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to communicate
effectively with suppliers.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office
applications including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Knowledge of formula writing and pivot tables in Excel is
highly preferred.
- Strong communication and presentation skills that effectively
summarize information and articulate insights so these can be
understood and actioned
- Capability of working in cross-functional teams and influence
with high verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with knowledge of sourcing
- Enthusiasm and self-motivation
- Particular attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to self-manage and prioritize workload across multiple
project deliverables
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to
stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up
to 25 pounds.
- Travel - 20%Physical Demands The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work
Environment The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is
usually quiet.AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without
regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual
orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran
status.
Keywords: Ensign-Bickford Industries, Saint Charles , Global Commodity Manager, Executive , Saint Charles, Missouri
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