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Commodity Manager

Sonaca North America46 open roles

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St. Charles, MO (Corporate)
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Your applicationOpen nowCommodity ManagerSonaca North America · St. Charles, MO (Corporate)

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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Sonaca North America postings stay open a median of 40 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 57.8%60 days
This job: posted 76 days ago

Sonaca North America median: 40 days open

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WHO ARE WE

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 11 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Commodity Manager. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, the Commodity Manager is responsible for the procurement of products and services as assigned by the organization. The successful candidate will lead the strategic planning and execution required in identifying, selecting, and managing continued relationships with vendors to meet business objectives related to supplier quality, delivery, and cost.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Close collaboration with internal customers including but not limited to Centers of Excellence (COE) Leaders.
  • Evaluates and recommends vendors. Manages ongoing relationships with suppliers.
  • Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
  • Provides input into developing the budget.
  • Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
  • Maintain a pipeline of cost reduction projects for assigned commodity.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains a commodity inventory strategy that supports a company's supply chain. Evaluates market conditions to maintain inventory levels and control costs.
  • Lead the activities to establish and maintain a cost-effective, reliable supply base for components necessary to build high quality aerospace components.
  • Focus on maintaining or exceeding an 85%+ base in Long Term Agreements (LTA’s) penetration rate with suppliers.
  • Source all components/material within your commodity categories following Sonaca North America’s policies and best practices. This will involve due diligence of requirements internally, deep dives with suppliers, cost analysis, negotiation, and the execution of supplier and part qualification.
  • Participate in or lead cross-functional teams in support of new product development, cost reduction projects, new process development or process improvements, etc.
  • Identify and lead projects to reduce material costs to align with business goals to the corporation. This could involve make/buy analysis, alternative sourcing, productivity improvements with the suppliers, etc.
  • Leads suppliers rate readiness activities to ensure performance objectives are met for the organization.
  • Continuously work to develop technical knowledge, skills and abilities

Travel Required

Yes, 25% travel to suppliers/stakeholders

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

  • Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, related fields, or equivalent business experience.
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in a supply chain or procurement function. machined parts, capital equipment, sheet metal and plates, factory supplies, services, etc.
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills with suppliers and internal customers.
  • Excellent communication skills; demonstrated experience giving presentations to upper management to provide project updates, gain approval for negotiation strategies, etc.
  • Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams to meet business stretch targets
  • Experience using MS project management tools a plus

WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

We take care of our people.

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
  • Competitive wages
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
  • Wellness program
  • Tuition assistance
  • Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer

NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS

It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (“LMI Aerospace”).

This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.

Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.

Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email [email protected].

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