About this opportunity
Garmin lists this Lead Global Commodity Manager - Memory/Electrical opportunity in olathe, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Lead Global Commodity Manager - Memory/Electrical at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing complex comprehensive strategic sourcing plans that create maximum benefits for the business.
Essential Functions
Responsible for commodity strategies related to electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical products and or services including: sourcing strategy, spend segmentation, supply market analysis, supplier capabilities assessment, supplier recruitment and management, RFI/P/Q development, developing a business case for improved supply and/or service, risk assessment and management, leading complex negotiations while managing assigned commodities or services across multiple global sites
Demonstrated leadership skills to drive the execution of supply chain strategies in a collaborative and multi-site matrix environment to achieve both tactical and strategic goals
Coach/mentor/serve as a leader to less experienced GCM’s and provide assistance to less experienced GCMs on managing their workloads and able to lead and motivate cross functional teams to achieve goals
Demonstrate a deep knowledge and understanding of Commodities Managed
Proven track record of successful cost reduction initiatives and supplier relationship management
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of commodities and commodity market trends and serve as an expert in influencing, leading and driving project implementation of supply chain strategies and development of short- and long-term goals for management consideration in support of customer requirements
Manage and lead for multi-site negotiations and executions of sourcing agreements for assigned commodities and/or services
Lead and negotiate complex strategic agreements and drive cost, quality, delivery and service improvements across multiple departments and sites continuously
Manage and lead extensive projects and meet timelines
Use analytical and qualitative methods to analyze market commodities and product data
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and serve as a technical leader for assigned commodities and supply chain services
Demonstrate ability to contribute to the success of meetings and/or exceed departmental KPI’s
Organize, facilitate and manage cross-functional teams to develop commodity and service strategies
Partner and drive New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure sourcing decisions achieve overall commodity objectives and all parts for prototype builds are available in advance
Identify, lead and help drive technical root cause and corrective action for assigned product or service responsibilities
Assure execution of Supplier Guidelines with responsible suppliers in support of various sites
Achieve positive peer and internal recognition within department and company
Demonstrate being a mature professional able to successfully carry out complex projects and/or participate in project leadership
Demonstrate support, mentoring and leadership of other Global Commodity Managers
Demonstrate support of other Strategic Supply Chain Mangers to maximize results
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related Operations or Engineering field AND a minimum of 9 years directly demonstrated experience in managing commodities OR an equivalent combination of education and related supply chain experience
Requires extensive demonstrated experience managing commodities with Executive level relationships
Must demonstrate strong verbal, written, negotiating, presenting and analytical skills
Must demonstrate a proven track record to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines across multiple time zones
Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the workings of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
Must possess demonstrated knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process
Demonstrated comprehensive technical knowledge within the commodity managed
Demonstrated extensive experience assessing requirements, negotiating and executing supply contracts and or service agreements with a focus on maximizing PPV
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Demonstrated comprehensive experience assessing all supply chain attributes with a focus on maximizing PPV over long term programs
Must demonstrate an extensive proven knowledge and understanding of the global markets that impact the managed commodity
Must demonstrate the ability to understand, analyze and use components of costs in driving cost savings and efficiencies
Must demonstrate the ability to act as a leader on the team by providing recommendations and guidance for less senior members on the team
Demonstrates ability to support, mentor and lead other Global Commodity Managers to maximize results
Ability to quickly and efficiently identify new sources and technologies as requested by Engineering Design teams and perform advanced due diligence including technical capabilities, audits, commercial assessments, supply chain verification, capacity constraints and establishing a preferred customer status
Demonstrated ability to prepare for, coordinate, manage and execute QBR’s and Quarterly Negotiations
Desired Qualifications
Master’s Degree in an engineering field / Master’s Degree in an engineering field AND a minimum of 8 years’ demonstrated experience in managing commodities
Demonstrated experience in managing commodities
Extensive AOEM knowledge and consumer electronics experience
Multilingual
Previous experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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Worksite address
olathe, KS, 66051, US
Who can apply
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