Commodity Manager, North America

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Job Title: Commodity Manager, North America Summary: The Commodity Manager is responsible for managing a spend of ~$10 million annually for production sites in North America (NA). The assigned commodity set includes filler and distribution channel raw materials (additives, reagents, catalysts, diluents and solvents). The Commodity Manager is responsible for delivering productivity, improving payment terms, negotiating strategic agreements, managing key processes, and implementing supplier development strategies for risk mitigation. Responsibilities Include: Responsible for the development and implementation of procurement plans and strategies for the assigned commodity set. Build and maintain internal relationships with Business Leaders, Site Managers, and Supply Chain in order to understand and support their purchasing requirements. Build strong, value-adding relationships with suppliers. Negotiate pricing and/or contracts to meet business requirements and meet the quality and cost objectives. Ensure timely negotiation of all agreements, including execution of commodity contracts, a delegation of authority review, completion of executive summary and productivity summaries. Optimiz...