Commodity Buyer

ConMet's Commodity Buyer will provide strategic, developmental, and tactical sourcing direction in support of new product development manufacturing.

This role with oversee the implementation of contracts for products, developing strong supplier relationships, assessing performance of key suppliers, and developing business improvement plans to provide a continued focus on delivering improved value to the enterprise.

The Commodity Buyer is an individual contributor role and has no direct reports.

In addition, this is an onsite (not hybrid or remote) office job based at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.   Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available).

Key Duties: 


*  RFQ, selection and qualification of suppliers including capability audits, NDAs, and development of contracts.


* Manages supplier relationships, annual business reviews and feedback on performance.


* Assists in development and implementation of sourcing strategies to reduce total cost, ensure security of the supply chain and increase operational efficiency while maintaining engineering and quality requirements.


* Ongoing performance management of suppliers to achieve operational and procurement metrics.


* Negotiates supplier pricing for materials and validates supplier price changes are supported by commodity indices and currency exchange rates.


* Establishes and drives continuous improvement targets for suppliers.


* Lead and participate in cross-functional teams for new product introduction, continuous cost improvement and engineering, supply management or warranty problem-solving initiatives.  Prepares investment proposals (tooling, cost reductions, etc.) for management approval.


* Manages engineering change notice (ECN) process as it relates to procurement.

Background & Experience: 


* Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or supply chain required.


* Minimum of five years of experience in the field of procurement and materials required. 


* Minimum of five years of experience with ERP systems (SAP) and MS Office Suite


* Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.


* Global sourcing experience preferred.


* Automotive or heavy truck industry experience is desired.


* Familiarity with global logistics preferred.

About ConMet

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry.

Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers.  Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.

ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs.

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