Maintains a focus on overall global commodities with an understanding of the needs to meet local sourcing requirements

 Manages supplier relationships (including scorecards, internal metrics and inventory control)

 Integrates large scale cost savings, driving those through the business unit

Supports enterprise initiatives and develops global sourcing strategies for a range of commodities ensuring those are migrated into the existing supply chain with minimum interruption and maximum cost reduction.

Insures suppliers are held accountable for meeting continuous improvement initiatives both from a strategic and tactical perspective including lead time reduction, flexibility to schedules, quality improvement, inventory reduction (entire supply chain) and cost reduction on a year over year basis.

Develops strategic relationships with a targeted global supplier base in Asia, Eastern Europe and North and South America with integration across business units.

Oversees the Business Unit logistics function including developing and maintaining inventory controls

Reviews and ensures that the appropriate financial metrics are monitored and that proper fiscal controls are in place to maximize cost savings throughout the function.

Leads performance improvement programs throughout the supply chain using overall leadership experience and plays a key role in the implementation of Continuous Improvement techniques throughout the organization

 Performs other related duties as required.

The primary focus of this position includes Materials Management/Logistics, Purchasing, Commodity Management, and Inventory Control. The role will also champion key supplier and supply chain initiatives

Provides input from a  perspective into the development of Supply Chain initiatives, best practices and strategies, ensuring effective implementation and execution.  

"Business travel, including international locations, is required. (Estimate 10%)"