Commodity Buyer

Job description

The Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems Group of Hendrickson is looking for a Commodity Buyer to join our purchasing team in Woodridge, IL. Hendrickson is searching for an experienced supply chain professional to perform the strategic purchasing functions for assigned commodities, projects, and/or new product development programs. Works cross-functionally with all functional groups to manage supplier related opportunities. Responsible for developing optimal supply chain solutions for assigned purchased material. Takes an active role in improving processes and procedures to improve the overall effectiveness of the department. The Commodity Buyer will: - Lead material cost reduction activities for assigned purchased material. Expected to independently identify cost reduction opportunities on a regular basis. - Takes steps to minimize excess and obsolete inventory when usage is decreasing and negotiates to reduce costs when usage is increasing. - Identifies and leverages opportunities by developing and managing contractual relationships as needed. - Develop, foster, and enhance multi-departmental relationship(s) between Hendrickson Truck and key suppliers. - Closes open supply base relat...