Powell is seeking a skilled Commodity Manager to join our team. For this position, we require someone who is based in Southeast Houston, Texas, at our corporate location. As the Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that leverage relationships within and across the business enterprise to bring the best total value. You will excel in Category and/or Commodity management strategies and execution, supplier relationship management, negotiation, risk management, and supply-base performance management. The role will require you to handle a complete range of strategic sourcing activities, including spend analysis, strategy formulation, contract negotiations, and supplier quality/performance. The salary for this position will be commensurate upon experience. Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned commodities.
• Develop, implement and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities in alignment with business unit leaders.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategy for global materials and commodities.
• Create and execute negotiation strategy for CapX Projects.
• Build cost models to validate commodity strategies and understand cost drivers.
• Provide supply chain materials solutions, including Supplier Managed Inventory and consigned stock.
• Analyze global material acquisition and develop strategic plans to maximize efficiencies and maintain a high quality of customer service.
• Direct supplier selection, negotiate and interpret contracts between Powell and global material suppliers.
• Provide leadership in ongoing commodity cost reduction programs, and material inventory reduction efforts.
• Provide leadership and coordinate leveraging opportunities for Powell supply chain activities.
• Evaluate supplier quotations using appropriate negotiation and procurement analysis techniques and implement proper contracts with emphasis on quality, price, delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements.
• Develop budgets/standard cost for quarterly/annual operating and long-range planning for the defined commodity.
• Develop, present, and gain approval for hedge plans and cost forecasting models.
• Identify and determine strategy to implement process and tool improvements for strategic sourcing, tactical buying, and supplier payment.
• Work closely with R&D, Engineering, and Quality to improve innovation, cost, and reduce complexity and drive our overall strategy.
• Be accountable and knowledgeable on competitor analysis, market, benchmarks, legislation, and drivers of their commodities.
• Utilize institutional problem-solving tools/processes such as cycle time reduction and statistical process control, process mapping and root cause analysis.
• Gain a knowledge of any/all regulations, statutes, and laws regarding compliance requirements on commodities assigned. Define and implement appropriate procedures and processes for compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 8 years purchasing experience, preferably in the electrical/power component industry.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) credentials are an advantage.
• High level of negotiation skills (tactics, techniques, strategies).
• Experience with material purchasing is a must (preferably electro-mechanical components or metals).
• Experience with Cost Analysis, Financial Management/Budget management & supplier negotiation.
• Previous work with Oracle is an advantage.
• Must have a solid understanding of total cost, target cost, time value of money, and other aspects of supplier quotes.
• Working knowledge of terms and conditions is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively across multiple cultures and work well in a global team environment.
• Strong PC application skills including complement of Microsoft Office software.
• Strong planning/project management skills.

Working Conditions

• Temperature controlled working environment.
• Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.
• Some travel required (10-20%).

Physical Requirements

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.
• Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force up to 20 lbs.

ABOUT US

Powell values our employees' contributions and recognizes their importance to our success. For over 70 years, we have recruited experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications. Powell's culture is founded in our "can do" attitude; if we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, and only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if they are unable or limited in their ability to use the careers site as a result of their disability. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by calling 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.

Essential Skills:

• Commodity Purchasing Experience
• Sourcing and Procurement Experience
• Supplier Negotiation Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills

Salary info:

$45 - $55 / hr