Commodity Manager Specialist responsible for overseeing direct HID Secure Issuance's North American supply base, managing indirect nominated suppliers, and leading RFQ, negotiation, and cost reduction initiatives for assigned commodities in North America.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management
- Strong technical aptitude, including the ability to engage in technical conversations with suppliers, interpret engineering drawings/specs, and support basic root cause investigations
- Proven success working in a global procurement organization or matrixed environment
- Knowledge of supply management strategies and tools such as production planning, scheduling, operations planning and inventory control
- Strong negotiation skills with a deep understanding of cost drivers, contracts, and supplier performance management
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Familiarity with compliance regulations such as REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, or trade compliance/tariff mitigation strategies
Benefits
- Competitive salary and rewards package
- Competitive benefits and annual leave offering
- Vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
- Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize potential