Regional Commodity Manager Job

Develop sourcing strategies for local, regional, and/or global sourcing of key components for best supply performance (including supplier Quality, Sustainability, Capacity and Cost (QSCC); Drive the Volvo Purchasing processes for supplier evaluation, selection, and monitoring for assigned commodities; Lead and mentor the Buyers in sourcing strategy deployment for the commodity area; Continuous Improvement implemented in our supplier score card; Take ownership to reduce and optimize the supplier base; Accountable for leading and managing the Regional Commodity meeting and secure the cross functional participation; Promote and secure the communication across the regions on the Commodity Strategy and Supplier Base; Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers including implementation of full agreement packages; Achieve financial and operational KPI’s and recommend business and process improvements; Integrate stake holders in sourcing strategies and supplier management process; Promote and support the activities towards Responsible Purchasing; Actively support continuous improvement efforts within the organization. Requirements - Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, management, supply chain management or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or buying major commodities. Special skills – Experience with TQM, Lean and Six-Sigma management practices; Applying problem solving techniques including root cause analysis; Working with foreign currencies, customs, and duty rates, etc.; Global sources of supply and purchasing procedures. Travel to supplier work sites less than 50% of the time throughout the US as well as Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. Worksite location: 312 Volvo Way, Shippensburg, PA 17257.

Apply online at: https://www.volvogroup.com/en/careers.html Or by mail to: HR, Volvo Construction Equipment North America, LLC, 312 Volvo Way, Shippensburg, PA 17257