Job Summary
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI 53223
- Industries
- Manufacturing - Other
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Career Level
- Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
- Job Reference Code
- 09-911
Commodity Manager
About the Job
Position Description:
Business Overview:
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. Its products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut materials. Founded in 1914, the company has more than 500,000 customers in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, education, medical and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs more than 8,600 people at operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Brady's fiscal 2007 sales were approximately $1.363 billion.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Position Summary:
This position reports directly to the Director of Sourcing? Americas and is an integral part of the Global Sourcing Team . The responsibilities for this position include developing commodity strategies, achieving annual cost reduction targets, driving value engineering projects, implementing low cost country sourcing, supporting inventory turns, improving supplier quality targets, implementing lean material plans and meeting other annual goals for the assigned commodities. The procurement activities will support all of Brady America?s sites but may also include global activities as required. The position will encompass the principles of teamwork, global process team development, strong communication skills, professional development and measurements (purchase cost reductions, PPV, DPO, inventory turns, etc).
Job Requirements:
) Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university in business or related field and 10+ years of purchasing/negotiation experience with emphasis in negotiating and communications is desirable. 2) Professional certification (CPM or CPIM or both)
3) Computer skills including working knowledge of PC based word processing and spreadsheet packages. SAP experience preferred
To Apply Visit Brady Corporation
Business Overview:
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. Its products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut materials. Founded in 1914, the company has more than 500,000 customers in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, education, medical and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs more than 8,600 people at operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Brady's fiscal 2007 sales were approximately $1.363 billion.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Position Summary:
This position reports directly to the Director of Sourcing? Americas and is an integral part of the Global Sourcing Team . The responsibilities for this position include developing commodity strategies, achieving annual cost reduction targets, driving value engineering projects, implementing low cost country sourcing, supporting inventory turns, improving supplier quality targets, implementing lean material plans and meeting other annual goals for the assigned commodities. The procurement activities will support all of Brady America?s sites but may also include global activities as required. The position will encompass the principles of teamwork, global process team development, strong communication skills, professional development and measurements (purchase cost reductions, PPV, DPO, inventory turns, etc).
Job Requirements:
) Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university in business or related field and 10+ years of purchasing/negotiation experience with emphasis in negotiating and communications is desirable. 2) Professional certification (CPM or CPIM or both)
3) Computer skills including working knowledge of PC based word processing and spreadsheet packages. SAP experience preferred
To Apply Visit Brady Corporation
