Commodity Manager - NC

COMMODITY MANAGER

SPX Weil-McLain, based in Michigan City, Indiana, known as best in class for residential and commercial gas, oil boilers, indirect-fired water heating, radiant systems and control systems has an immediate opportunity for a Commodity Manager in our Eden, North Carolina facility.

Weil-McLain is a $220M subsidiary of SPX Corporation, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based $4.5 billion global company. Our organization is committed to continue to grow this highly recognized and competitive business.

SPX is a diverse and global company that offers a wealth of opportunity for high performing individuals. Our culture demands driven, energetic, global thinkers who possess leadership qualities and the desire for aggressive personal growth.

We use high-performance work teams guided by a set of clearly defined leadership standards to achieve our organizational objectives.

As a Commodity Manager, your accountabilities will be the strategic development and management of the supply base for a specific set of commodities (i.e., raw materials, sheet metal, etc.).

Will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a supply base that will assure optimization of landed cost, quality and delivery in support of Supply Chain customers.

You’ll negotiate and finalize LTA/Supplier contracts, in accordance with SPX guidelines, for major suppliers, develop supply base in low cost countries, track commodity cost drivers, understand pricing and delivery trends, as well as analyze, forecast and procure material utilizing current material system (JDE) and personal experience.

You also develop sources in terms of quality, service, cost reduction, on time delivery and reduced expenditure, manage purchase inventory through Kanban, Consignment and various restocking programs.

Will also work with Weil-McLain team to reduce purchased cost and improvements, along with Production & Material departments to improve storage and packaging of purchased parts.

Participates in continuing education programs to keep abreast of purchasing practices and will analyze MRP data and place PO’s as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
• The qualified candidate will have an M.B.A. but will accept B.S. Degree in supply chain management or other 4-year degree and a minimum of 7 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite software and have experience with JD Edwards or other ERP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and conflict management skills.
• Must understand total cost concept that includes material labor, overhead, quality and transportation, with experience in Kanban, Consignment or other inventory control programs.
• You must be a high-energy professional that enjoys working in a team, with the ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing environment and prefer talent that is multi-lingual skills.

As reward for your contribution to the company’s success, you will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, tuition assistance and more.

We believe in rewarding people based on their results and contribution and we also believe in providing greater career opportunities based on accomplishment. Our success begins with people in our company and the standards by which we judge ourselves.