Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager page is loaded## Commodity Manager locations:
USA, OK, Tulsatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
REQ-03279###
** At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.
*** Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.
*** Overview
* * Responsible for supporting purchasing, planning, manufacturing, and engineering representatives through strategic procurement initiatives in the area steel manufacturing for pipeline products.
** Key Responsibilities
** Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
* Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
* Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
* Works independently, requires minimal guidance.
* Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify and validate cost savings or improvement potential.
* Propose and recommend cost savings, value-engineering, or other improvement projects.
* Evaluate capabilities and performance of existing and potential future suppliers.
* Develop and maintain the necessary relationships to identify and support future sourcing opportunities.
* Respond to critical Supply Chain issues that impact availability, quality, delivery, or cost as they arise, supporting resolution and driving re-sourcing, if necessary.
* Lead certain negotiations independently.
* Implement sourcing strategies that improve lead times, quality and reduce costs.
* Monitor supplier’s quality of material and comprehend how processes can be improved to yield qualified product.
* Monitor supplier performance and phase out poor performing suppliers in collaboration with the Purchasing.
* Assist and supporting purchasing responsibilities.
** Experience
* ** Minimum related experience requirement: 8 years+
* Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Data Analytics skills to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in technical script, excel, engineering drawings.
* Must have a strong knowledge of manufacturing, manufacturing terminology and industry codes/practices.
* Familiarity of parts manufactured by forgings, castings, plate, and machined metals.
* Must be able to read technical drawings and extensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
* Strong communication skills.
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