Vermeer Corporation

Commodity Manager

Pella, Iowa, USA - Corporate Office

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

SQLData AnalysisData VisualizationNegotiationSupply ChainProcurementERPInventory ManagementMicrosoft Office

About the role

Are you the type of strategic thinker who would enjoy planning and executing Vermeer's evolving commodity strategies?
We're looking for a wholistic thinker with a people-oriented outlook and advanced negotiation skills to negotiate the best total cost-benefit for the organization.

Lead cross functional teams to develop commodity strategies to achieve total cost improvements, lead time reductions, and overall supply rationalization. Manage year over year price improvements.
Coordinate with purchasing and materials managers to align goals and mitigate any risk associated with the commodity. Enhance supplier relationships and review performance metrics to support production needs both short and long-term.
Lead internal management groups to support their long-term strategic need for a commodity.
Utilize data analysis to support data-driven decisions across the organization.

Knowledge of warehouse inventory management, engineering blueprints, contract law, purchase orders, blanket orders, marketing and sales data.
Ability to work with others in difficult situations managing conflict and taking ownership for commodity projects.
Ability to prioritize projects and multi-task to meet deadlines and customer's expectations.
Proficiency with ERP and data analytics software including Power BI, Power Apps, and SQL Developer.

Experience with strategic sourcing in a manufacturing setting preferred.
Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified Supply Chain Professional preferred.

Develop a clear understanding of the market forces and conditions that drive assigned commodities and set strategies to guide those forces effectively. Develop annual "cost down strategies" with key suppliers that support Vermeer's goals.

Ability to work with suppliers in a professional manner and negotiate the best total cost benefit for the organization.

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
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Job Summary
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world.
We are global, driven by innovation and growing.
The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities.
We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources.
These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
What We're Looking For

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At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.
Interested? We'd love to get to know you.
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences.

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