European Commodity Manager Castro Urdiales

SUMMARY OF ROLE

European Commodity Manager is responsible for managing several categories of purchased components (commodities). Another essential part of this role is to develop and execute the long-term strategy to ensure the best cost, service level and quality in the process of purchase.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiating ASCO supply agreements for assigned commodities: Plastic parts, Plastic resins, Industrial chemicals, Rubber and Investment castings
• Managing full supply agreements
• Driving the strategy to seek savings and managing inflation containment through ASCO Numatics/Emerson Leverage, Global Sourcing, Negotiation, and Online Bidding.
• Working closely with Supplier Management, Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure optimal service level
• Developing formal 5-year strategy to source preferred parts from preferred suppliers for the best cost, quality, and delivery
• Tracking and understanding market drivers and industry capabilities to aid decision making and design for sourcing
• Identifying a global supply base capable of meeting Savings, Quality, and Delivery needs
• Managing and reporting sourcing and transition projects to ensure speed and prevent supply disruption
• Coordinating activities with commodity managers in other world areas
• Continuously improving efficiency and effectiveness.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing area
• University degree: Business or Engineering
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technologies
• Advance knowledge of English in speaking and writing – ability to effectively present information and respond to questions of groups of managers / conducting presentations
• Negotiation experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel.