Commodity Manager at ASC Engineered Solutions in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Job Description:

ASC Engineered Solutions


North Kingstown, Rhode Island

AREA OF INTEREST: Operations & Supply Chain
POSITION TYPE: Full-time


Job Title: Commodity Manager


About the Company

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, our unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence. For more than 150 years we have provided the finest-quality pipe products and services with integrity and dedication to superior customer service at all levels. ASC Engineered Solutions provides expertise and product solutions for a wide range of applications, from plumbing and mechanical, HVAC, industrial and fire protection to mining, and oil and gas. Our comprehensive line of products includes: pipe couplings, plain-end fittings, valves, cast and malleable iron fittings, forged steel fittings, steel pipe nipples and couplings, pipe hangers and hardware, channel and strut fittings, mining and oil field fittings, and much more.

The Commodity Manager is responsible for managing existing supplier relationships; identifying and developing new suppliers as needed to support the business requirements. The Commodity Manager is also responsible for improving and maintain cost, quality and delivery KPI's of assigned suppliers at acceptable levels. Provide support and give guidance to internal customers (RDC, R&D, Purchasing, Plants, etc.). Will be responsible for development and execution of category sourcing strategies.

How You Will Help:

• Manage, Build and Strengthen respective supplier relationships and be the primary point of contact for communication with suppliers on any sourcing matters, such as business query, project follow-up, and price adjustment. Resolve disputes and promote mutual trust and understanding.
• Lead negotiations, develop and implement Master Supply Agreements with key suppliers.
• Support and respond to requests from internal customers, such as Sales & Marketing, Product Management, Procurement, R&D and the Planning department.
• Develop and execute action plans in accordance to sourcing strategies with suppliers on Material Cost Take Out and Working Capital Improvement. Manage and execute sourcing strategies in support of the business' short- and long-term goals.
• Manage and lead projects based on Company's and department's strategic objectives and goals.
• Monitor current market conditions, technology advancement and identify challenges and opportunities.
• Analyze current spend and purchase trends. Search, identify and qualify new potential suppliers on a global basis for developing new products or replacing current suppliers to always maintain a competitive supplier pool.
• Develop and manage RFQs to suppliers. Perform comparison and analysis on received quotation packages, and present data and recommendations for management's supplier selection and project awarding.
• Negotiate with suppliers for contracts and agreements on pricing, tooling ownership, exclusivity and payment terms and conditions.
• Participate in new product development projects by coordinating all sourcing and supplier qualification activities on a global basis.
• Manage multiple projects, coordinating activities of team and establish project timelines, track progress and maintain schedules.
• Develop category/product knowledge across company divisions.

What You will Have:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 - 7 years of progressive work-related experience in a Sourcing, Procurement or Purchasing role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word & Data Base Queries
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Domestic & International travel required

What You Will Bring:

• Training: Certification from recognized purchasing, supply chain or procurement organization a plus. Experience in same or similar industry also a plus
• Language Skills: Multilingual or bilingual a plus
• Reasoning Ability: Must be able to perform complex analysis & negotiations

ASC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Location(s): North Kingstown, RI-110



Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

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